The team of U.S. President Donald Trump is prepared to offer security guarantees to Ukraine, reports Bloomberg citing a senior official.
European officials are actively seeking to gain the support of the Trump administration to ensure U.S. involvement in providing security guarantees for Ukraine. This comes amid increasing diplomatic pressure aimed at ending Russian aggression.
European allies largely agree with the position of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who believes that the U.S. should contribute troops to any future peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. This is essential for the security guarantees to hold sufficient authority. Although Trump was initially skeptical about such a role, sources indicate a growing willingness within his administration to focus on supporting Ukraine. The agency reports:
"Trump's skepticism regarding support for Ukraine may have softened. According to a senior Western diplomat who spoke with the president's team on this matter, his team has shown readiness for the U.S. to focus on providing security guarantees to Ukraine, which they privately acknowledge as inevitable."
Europe's Expectations
European allies suggest that while Trump may agree to certain measures, he expects Europe to bear a larger share of the costs and responsibilities for implementing a potential deal. In particular, Washington has indicated that direct involvement of American troops will be limited, with the restoration of Ukraine relying on the private sector.
This stance raises concerns among European officials who believe that without active U.S. involvement, peacekeeping efforts may lose credibility and effectiveness. French President Emmanuel Macron, among other leaders, has proposed the idea of deploying European troops; however, this could create a rift within NATO and undermine transatlantic unity.
Diplomatic Pressure and Uncertainty
Trump has threatened Russia with increased economic pressure if President Vladimir Putin does not cease hostilities. However, no specific agreements have yet been reached, and Moscow has not shown a willingness to make significant concessions.
At the same time, European leaders are keen to offer the Trump administration concrete ideas regarding peacekeeping forces but fear that Washington will limit its role and leave the primary burden to Europe.
NATO and other allies of Ukraine emphasize the importance of strong security guarantees to avoid a new cycle of war. However, senior diplomats, particularly from France, consider it unlikely that the U.S. will provide a significant military presence.
Zelensky also insists that any effective peacekeeping forces must include American troops, as European support alone will not be sufficient to deter Russian aggression.
War and Peace: What Are Ukraine's Prospects?
In the coming weeks, U.S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg is expected to visit Kyiv to discuss the next steps. Despite Trump's desire for a quick resolution to the conflict, shifts in his positions and uncertainty may complicate the efforts of European allies.
Given the need for strong guarantees and the role of the U.S., the future of peacekeeping initiatives remains complex and depends on further dialogue between Washington, Kyiv, and European capitals.
War in Ukraine - Latest Statements from Trump
Earlier, Trump stated that low global oil prices would help bring an end to the war in Ukraine, thus OPEC countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, one of the largest global exporters of black gold, should lower prices.
According to him, his efforts to resolve the war between Russia and Ukraine "are in progress."
As reported by The Washington Post, Moscow expects Trump to reach out to Putin in the coming days; however, Russian officials have taken a hard stance on the war in Ukraine. They are tempering expectations regarding the possibility of a significant breakthrough in U.S.-Russia relations.