Trump repeats assertion regarding peacekeepers in Ukraine
Trump has advocated for an agreement that is “satisfactory to everybody,” following the Kremlin's denial of his assertions concerning peacekeepers in Ukraine. Read Full Article at RT.com
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US President Donald Trump aims to negotiate a deal that is “satisfactory to everybody” regarding peacekeeping in Ukraine, following a contradiction from the Kremlin concerning his assertion that Russia would agree to the deployment of Western troops in the context of a potential peace agreement.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov clarified on Tuesday that Moscow's stance remains unchanged since Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement last week, where he declared the “presence of armed forces from NATO countries, even under the EU flag or as part of national contingents,” to be “completely unacceptable.”
During a press briefing on Tuesday, Trump maintained his position, asserting that “it’s actually something I did discuss” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, regarding the need for “a form of peacekeeping that’s acceptable to everybody.” He emphasized, “You’re going to need some form of peacekeeping. So something will be done that’s going to be satisfactory to everybody,” expressing confidence that “ultimately we’ll be able to agree on something, I’m sure.”
On Monday, Trump indicated that Putin would be open to the idea of Western troop deployments to Ukraine, remarking, “He has no problem with it,” after holding discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron in Washington.
Earlier this year, Trump and Putin engaged in a phone conversation that lasted over an hour, during which they covered a variety of topics, including the situation in Ukraine. However, neither side reported any agreements specifically addressing the presence of Western troops in Ukraine.
According to Vassily Nebenzia, Moscow’s representative to the United Nations, Russia would accept foreign troop deployments only under a UN mandate, warning that any other military forces would be treated as regular combatants.
Several prominent European leaders, such as Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have suggested the possibility of sending military personnel to Ukraine. However, the Trump administration has consistently dismissed the idea of deploying US troops, asserting that European NATO allies should primarily handle security guarantees for Ukraine.
Moscow has cautioned that any foreign troops entering Ukraine without its approval during the ongoing conflict with Kyiv would be regarded as legitimate military targets.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov clarified on Tuesday that Moscow's stance remains unchanged since Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement last week, where he declared the “presence of armed forces from NATO countries, even under the EU flag or as part of national contingents,” to be “completely unacceptable.”
During a press briefing on Tuesday, Trump maintained his position, asserting that “it’s actually something I did discuss” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, regarding the need for “a form of peacekeeping that’s acceptable to everybody.” He emphasized, “You’re going to need some form of peacekeeping. So something will be done that’s going to be satisfactory to everybody,” expressing confidence that “ultimately we’ll be able to agree on something, I’m sure.”
On Monday, Trump indicated that Putin would be open to the idea of Western troop deployments to Ukraine, remarking, “He has no problem with it,” after holding discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron in Washington.
Earlier this year, Trump and Putin engaged in a phone conversation that lasted over an hour, during which they covered a variety of topics, including the situation in Ukraine. However, neither side reported any agreements specifically addressing the presence of Western troops in Ukraine.
According to Vassily Nebenzia, Moscow’s representative to the United Nations, Russia would accept foreign troop deployments only under a UN mandate, warning that any other military forces would be treated as regular combatants.
Several prominent European leaders, such as Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have suggested the possibility of sending military personnel to Ukraine. However, the Trump administration has consistently dismissed the idea of deploying US troops, asserting that European NATO allies should primarily handle security guarantees for Ukraine.
Moscow has cautioned that any foreign troops entering Ukraine without its approval during the ongoing conflict with Kyiv would be regarded as legitimate military targets.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
