Trump Proposes Air Support for Ukraine, Excludes Ground Troops

President Donald Trump ruled out deploying U.S. ground troops to Ukraine but hinted at possible air support against Russian forces. Following talks at a White House summit, uncertainties linger over the form of U.S. military aid. Potential venues for peace talks include Hungary, despite skepticism from Ukraine.

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that while U.S. ground troops will not set foot in Ukraine, the United States may offer air support as part of efforts to conclude Russia's war in Ukraine. This declaration followed an extraordinary White House summit aimed at providing security guarantees.

Russia's largest aerial assault in over a month ensued, despite Trump's discussions with various leaders about possible peace talks. Ukraine grappled with severe energy facility fires in the Poltava region, following missile attacks that impacted its sole oil refinery, amid ongoing security deliberations.

Tentative peace talks are in progress, with the possibility of Hungary or Switzerland hosting a meeting between Ukrainian and Russian leaders. Meanwhile, President Trump expressed uncertainty about direct participation, citing his instinctual approach to diplomacy amid complex international dynamics.