President Donald Trump has provided assurances that the United States will not deploy troops to defend Ukraine against Russian aggression following his recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders at the White House.

In a morning television interview, Trump stated unequivocally that American troops would not be involved in any European-led effort aimed at securing Ukraine's borders.

This assurance was reiterated by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who emphasized that "US boots will not be on the ground" as part of any potential peacekeeping mission.

The president also expressed optimism about reaching a deal to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine but underscored that regaining Crimea and joining NATO are unrealistic goals for Ukraine.

Trump explained that both issues are "impossible", aligning with Russia's demands, which include the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from contested regions such as Donetsk and Luhansk, and recognition of Crimea as Russian territory.

Trump has been actively involved in brokering negotiations between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The US president stated that he believes Putin is tired of the conflict and expects to see clear action from him in the coming weeks.

While direct talks have been arranged between the two leaders, with a potential three-way meeting if necessary, no confirmation has been received from the Kremlin regarding these discussions.

The situation remains tense as both sides continue to navigate a resolution that satisfies all parties involved while considering global security implications.