EU leaders fear for Ukraine security after Trump term ends
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European leaders have expressed concern about security guarantees for Ukraine after US President Donald Trump leaves office, the US President said during a Fox News interview, CNN reports.
According to Trump, during meetings on August 18 at the White House, European leaders told him they were worried about whether US security guarantees in a potential peace deal with Ukraine would continue once his presidential term ends.
"They did. We talked about it. Yeah – it is what it is. I can say the same thing about them," the American leader said.
Trump noted that even if Ukraine and Russia reach an agreement, the future of the war and efforts to deter Russian leader Vladimir Putin from seizing more territory will depend on who becomes the next US president.
Security guarantees for Ukraine
Earlier, the media reported that the US and EU are preparing security guarantees for Ukraine ahead of a possible summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both administrations are working on strengthening Kyiv’s defense capabilities without restrictions.
Following the August 18 summit with US President Donald Trump and European leaders, Zelenskyy also confirmed that Ukraine will receive security guarantees.
"National security advisors are also in constant contact now. There will be security guarantees. I thank all our partners for their determination and support. Ukraine feels this strength. And we will do everything to make the path to peace a reality - through partnership, through security guarantees, and through the courage of the Ukrainian people," the head of state emphasized.
Today, Trump stated that there will be no American troops in Ukraine and that security guarantees for the country will be provided by Europe.
