U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview on 19 Aug that he will not deploy American ground forces to Ukraine. “You have my assurance,” he said when asked whether U.S. troops might be sent, adding that his priority is “trying to stop people from being killed.” Trump indicated that Washington could instead provide security guarantees “by air,” but any land deployment would be left to European partners. He named France, Germany and the United Kingdom as countries that “want to have boots on the ground” and may “front-load” a peacekeeping presence, while stressing that no U.S. soldiers would join them. The remarks clarify the White House’s military posture as the war between Russia and Ukraine grinds on and Kyiv seeks additional support. Trump’s comments also place responsibility for any future ground mission on major European allies, signaling a shift toward an air-based U.S. role while Europe weighs a broader commitment.