With U.S. backing, approximately ten European nations are preparing to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of emerging post-war security guarantees, senior officials and media reports revealed. The support comes after President Trump signaled readiness to facilitate these arrangements, excluding U.S. ground forces, while offering air support and other enabling assistance.
U.S. and NATO planners are now drafting detailed options for these so-called security guarantees, exploring models that allow European troops to operate under national command structure, instead of NATO chain of command, but with U.S. coordination. The deployments are envisioned to be non-combat and deterrent-focused, with missions such as training, guarding vital infrastructure, and providing a credible show of force.
President Trump has made clear that the U.S. will not send troops into Ukraine itself but is prepared to back the European-led effort with air support if needed. This stance is a deliberate signal aimed at encouraging European capitals to step forward with tangible support for Ukraine.
As these plans solidify, NATO military leaders have convened virtually and are expected to work rapidly to translate political commitments into operational strategies. Meanwhile, Russian officials have condemned the idea, dismissing any Western troop deployment in Ukraine regardless of its non-combat nature as dangerous and provocative.
