Hey fam, fresh news from the White House: ex-President Donald Trump says the U.S. might not send boots on the ground in Ukraine, but could swoop in from above as air support to help seal a peace deal ✈️🕊️
At a Fox News chat, Trump said Europeans could handle troops, while America pitches in by air—think missile defense shields or fighter jets enforcing a no-fly zone. Feels like a blockbuster move, right?
He didn't drop all the deets, though. Later on a radio show, he called his negotiation style 'instinct more than process' 🤔
Just a day after Trump pledged security guarantees, Russia launched its biggest drone and missile assault in weeks—over 270 drones plus 10 missiles. Ukraine’s Poltava region, home to its only oil refinery, saw major fires at energy facilities.
Trump also warned that President Putin might bail on any deal: 'We'll find out in the next couple of weeks,' he said, keeping everyone on edge.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the talks a 'major step forward' and floated a potential summit with Putin and Trump, maybe in Budapest, Istanbul or even Switzerland. Trump seemed iffy: 'It might be better if they meet without me… but if needed, I'll go.'
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s allies in the 'Coalition of the Willing' are cooking up extra sanctions on Russia and teaming up with U.S. planners to map out fresh security guarantees. NATO military chiefs are set for talks, with U.S. General Dan Caine joining virtually.
So, could U.S. air support tip the scales and push for peace, or just ramp up the stakes? 🔍 Stay tuned as this story develops!
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Trump says U.S. may provide air support to back a Ukraine peace deal
cgtn.com
