WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Bernama-Xinhua) — United States (US) President Donald Trump has directed his team to develop a framework for security guarantees aimed at securing lasting peace in Ukraine, Xinhua reported Tuesday, citing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Preparations for a possible meeting between Putin and Zelensky are underway, and both sides have shown readiness for dialogue, she said at a press briefing.
In an interview with Fox News earlier on Tuesday, Trump said there will be no US boots on the ground, but indicated the US could help in other ways, including air support.
He again categorically ruled out Ukraine joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).
While security guarantees remain a key Ukrainian demand, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it opposes any scenario involving NATO troop deployment in Ukraine, warning such a move could result in an uncontrollable escalation with unpredictable consequences.
On Monday, Trump met visiting Zelensky and seven European leaders at the White House to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The talks followed Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Friday in the US state of Alaska, where progress was reported but no deal was reached.
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