Zelensky heads to the White House Monday for a high-stakes meeting with Trump and European allies, as Washington debates security guarantees for Ukraine and potential peace terms with Russia.
The talks come after Trump’s summit with Putin, where the Russian leader signaled openness to U.S.-backed “Article 5-like” guarantees for Kyiv. Zelensky welcomed the move but warned Ukraine will never give up territory as part of any peace deal.
Leavitt is asked: What is the status of the proposed security guarantees for Ukraine?
Leavitt reiterates that Trump has definitively stated there will be no US boots on the ground as part of any peace plans. The US can help with coordination and other means of support, she says.
The president has directed his national security team to coordinate with European allies, and to discuss this with Ukraine and Russia, she says.
She is asked if the Russians have responded to the point about security guarantees for Ukraine from Europe and the US..
Trump is still speaking to Russia about security arrangements, Leavitt says.
