U.S. President Donald Trump has told European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the United States is prepared to offer security guarantees to Ukraine under certain conditions, according to Politico.
The proposal was made during a virtual meeting hosted by Germany on Tuesday, aimed at aligning U.S. and European positions ahead of Trump’s scheduled summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin this Friday in Alaska.
“America is ready to play a role in deterring future Russian aggression,” Trump reportedly told participants.
Conditions for U.S. Security Role
According to three sources — a European diplomat, a British official, and a person briefed on the talks — Washington is prepared to assist Kyiv in preventing future Russian aggression if a ceasefire is reached. However, a source familiar with the call said Trump stressed that such a commitment would only be made if Ukraine remains outside of NATO.
Trump’s openness to providing security guarantees — a key demand from both Ukraine and Europe — has raised cautious optimism among European officials ahead of the Alaska summit. However, one source told Politico that Trump did not specify the exact nature of these guarantees, referring only to the broader concept.
Shift in Trump’s Position
This marks a significant change from Trump’s earlier stance. In February, during a cabinet meeting, he insisted that the U.S. would not provide many security guarantees, placing the responsibility on Europe instead. In past talks with Zelensky, Trump stated that France and the United Kingdom should take on that role.
Now, according to a British official, Trump accepts that U.S. security guarantees should be part of a final peace agreement and sees a direct role for Washington in implementing them. The White House has not commented on this reported policy shift.
While Trump has largely opposed direct U.S. military aid to Ukraine during his presidency, his administration recently allowed European nations to purchase American weapons for Ukraine — a move it claims has increased pressure on Moscow and encouraged Putin to enter negotiations.
