US President Donald Trump's team is showing willingness to consider providing security guarantees to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports, citing a senior official. Despite Trump's initial skepticism about active US involvement, his administration has recognized the need to engage in the process to ensure the credibility of future security agreements.
European officials are actively persuading the Trump administration to include the United States in future peacekeeping efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed the importance of including American troops in any peacekeeping force, as European support alone is not enough to deter Russia.
However, Washington, while demonstrating openness to discussion, is making it clear that the main burden of costs and responsibility should be borne by Europe. In particular, Trump expects an active role from European countries in financing and implementing any peace agreement.
The Trump administration, according to the source, recognizes the inevitability of providing security guarantees to Ukraine. However, the White House's position limits direct involvement of the US military, emphasizing economic sanctions against Russia and the reconstruction of Ukraine at the expense of the private sector.
This strategy has raised concerns among European leaders. For example, French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed the deployment of a European peacekeeping force. But such initiatives could create divisions within NATO if the United States does not actively participate.
Trump has yet to present a clear position on peace efforts. His warnings to Russia about increasing economic pressure remain at the level of statements, and Moscow has shown no willingness to make concessions.
As Kyiv awaits the arrival of US special envoy Keith Kellogg to discuss the details, uncertainty about Washington's position is creating difficulties for European allies. NATO and Ukrainian leaders emphasize that without strong security guarantees, there is a risk of a new round of war.
Despite some willingness from the Trump administration to participate in Ukraine’s security, its stance could leave Europe with a greater burden to shoulder. Zelensky insists that only the participation of American troops in peacekeeping can guarantee credibility in the deal.
Whether Washington will be able to reconcile its interests with the expectations of Kyiv and its European allies is an open question.
