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US and Europe Reportedly Explore Post-War Security Guarantees for Ukraine Following Trump’s Pledge
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US and European military planners have reportedly begun exploring options for post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, following US President Donald Trump’s pledge on August 18 to help protect Kyiv under any deal to end Russia’s war, sources told Reuters on August 20.
Trump’s promise has buoyed Ukraine and its European allies, but many details remain unresolved. Officials said the Pentagon is conducting planning exercises to assess what support Washington could provide beyond weapons shipments. They cautioned that determining what would be militarily feasible and acceptable to the Kremlin will take time.
One option under consideration would involve deploying European forces to Ukraine under the command and control of the United States, though troops would operate under their national flags rather than a NATO banner, two sources familiar with the discussions said. The Pentagon and NATO did not immediately comment, Reuters writes.
In a press briefing, the White House indicated that the United States could play a coordinating role in a security guarantee for Ukraine. Russia, however, has already ruled out the deployment of NATO troops as part of any peace deal.
While Trump has ruled out sending US ground forces to Ukraine, he left open the possibility of other military support. Speaking on Fox News’ Fox & Friends on Tuesday, he suggested Washington could provide air support, saying:
“When it comes to security, [Europeans] are willing to put people on the ground, we’re willing to help them with things, especially, probably, … by air because nobody has stuff we have, really they don’t have.” Trump did not elaborate further.
Potential US air support could include sending additional air defense systems to Ukraine or enforcing a no-fly zone with US fighter jets. Meanwhile, NATO military chiefs will discuss Ukraine and the way forward during a virtual meeting on August 20, a first-of-its-kind conference, according to Reuters.
US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, who also oversees NATO operations in Europe, will brief defense chiefs on last week’s Alaska meeting between Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. US General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is expected to attend and meet with European counterparts in Washington on Tuesday evening.
Previously, it was reported that Britain is preparing to send its troops to Ukraine to help defend the country’s skies and maritime ports, while making clear they will not be deployed near the front line with Russia.
The decision was announced by UK Chief of Defense Staff Admiral Tony Radakin, The Guardian reported.
