U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States is ready to participate in future security guarantees for Ukraine, as he does not expect a new Russian invasion. He made this comment in an interview with The New York Times.
According to Trump, his readiness to support such guarantees is based on the belief that Moscow will not attempt further aggression. At the same time, he emphasized that the key role in ensuring Ukraine’s security should lie with European allies, while U.S. involvement would be supplementary.
President Trump also expressed confidence that the presidents of Russia and Ukraine are interested in reaching a peace agreement, although negotiations remain complex. He noted that at different moments both sides showed willingness to compromise, but final agreements have not yet been reached.
At the same time, Trump did not promise to increase support for Ukraine if Russia continues to block a ceasefire, emphasizing that Washington’s main goal is saving lives.
Negotiations on Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Negotiations regarding security guarantees for Ukraine have been ongoing for several months. On January 6, a meeting took place in Paris, where Ukraine, France, and the United Kingdom signed a Declaration of Intent on the deployment of multinational forces.
This document formalizes these countries’ readiness to deploy forces in Ukraine after the end of the war, including operations on land, in the air, and at sea. The declaration is a political commitment, demonstrating the willingness of specific countries to act, but it does not provide legally binding security guarantees.
At the same time, a joint security guarantees declaration, intended to create a broader international commitment to protect Ukraine in the event of a new Russian attack, was signed only by the “Coalition of the Willing.” The U.S. refused to sign this document, although it had initially been expected to join the statement.
Conclusion
Trump’s statement and the signing of the Declaration of Intent in Paris indicate that international security guarantees for Ukraine remain the subject of active negotiations and political compromises. While the U.S. expresses readiness to participate in these mechanisms, the primary responsibility rests with European allies, and no fully legally binding guarantees currently exist.
The further development of the situation will depend on the willingness of the “Coalition of the Willing” countries and the U.S. to implement the agreements in practice, as well as on whether effective protection of Ukraine can be ensured in the event of a new Russian offensive.
