President Donald Trump said there will be no deployment of United States ground forces to Ukraine, telling Fox News on 19 Aug., “You have my assurance.” Asked whether American troops might eventually be sent to defend the country, Trump replied that U.S. involvement would not extend to “boots on the ground.” The president added that any future U.S. security guarantees could be provided "by air," underscoring his preference for avoiding direct troop engagement while seeking to curb further bloodshed in the conflict. Trump said he is pressing for a negotiated settlement to end the war and prevent additional loss of life.
.@CharlesHurt: "What kind of assurances do you feel like you have that... it won't be American boots on the ground defending that border [in Ukraine]?" President @realDonaldTrump: " Well, you have my assurance — and I'm President. I'm just trying to stop people from being https://t.co/J8dhwEnKji
"I'm just trying to stop people from being killed." President Trump assures the nation that no American boots will be on the ground in Ukraine, and why he's pushing for a deal to be reached sooner rather than later to avoid thousands more perishing in the war. | @foxandfriends https://t.co/SzOPAVmGnJ
🚨CONFIRMED: No American troops are going into Ukraine: FOX NEWS: "What kind of assurances do you feel like you have that... it won't be American boots on the ground defending that border?" TRUMP: "You have my assurance." https://t.co/xYMSKWYffq