WASHINGTON —

President Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. troops will not be part of any on-the-ground security guarantees in a peace deal with Russia, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy still presses for protections against future attacks. President Trump stated on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday morning, "You have my assurance, and I’m president," when asked about assurances that American boots won't be in Ukraine to defend against another Russian incursion.

He did say the U.S. might offer air support. On social media, Trump said that European nations would provide security guarantees, with coordination from the United States. His comments come after hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, where those leaders are hailing progress in peac

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