European leaders praise Trump for offering US military support for future peace force in Ukraine

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By LORNE COOK
Updated 11:26 AM CDT, August 14, 2025

BRUSSELS (AP) — European leaders have praised President Donald Trump for agreeing to allow U.S. military support for a force they are mustering to police any future peace in Ukraine — a move that vastly improves the chances of success for an operation that could prove essential for the country’s security.

The leaders said Trump offered American military backup for the European “reassurance force” during a call they held with him ahead of his planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. They did not say what the assistance might involve, and Trump himself has not publicly confirmed any support.

The effectiveness of the operation, drawn up by the coalition of about 30 countries supporting Ukraine, hinges on the deterrent effect of U.S. airpower or other military equipment that European armed forces do not have, or have only in short supply.

No U.S. troops would be involved, but the threat of American airpower, if needed, behind the European force would likely help to dissuade Russian troops from testing Europe’s resolve.



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[Lovie777]

1. And they believe that?....

[Biophilic]

3. No, probably not, but ya got to play the game.

They’re dealing with a toddler. It’s important to praise him when he seems to be heading in the right direction.

[GreenWave]

6. Some chocolate cake would help too.

[LiberalLovinLug]

9. One sick thing is that Rubio, Vance, and others close to him know this as well.

And they know, that we know, that they know that too. Yet they can't be honest with him and tell him he's being played or he'd lose his shit at them. Because he's the greatest negotiator in the history of the world

How dead inside do you have to be to stomach that, every damn day?

[Biophilic]

11. I've asked myself the same question.

And the answers I’ve found were pretty good scary.

[Deuxcents]

2. What?! This is a show for the Peace Prize and these leaders should know that

[Easterncedar]

4. They are playing him.

What an embarrassment

[BaronChocula]

5. Yeah

By now they've learned to have a Plan B when dealing with the Great White Dope.

[CanonRay]

7. He won't remember it tomorrow

[MLAA]

8. I'd be concerned TSF would then order our soldiers to turn around and attack Ukrainians.

[steventh]

15. Exactly. That was my first thought when I read the news.

I believe 45/47 has repeatedly shown with his actions that his allegiance is with Russia and against Ukraine.

[Clouds Passing]

10. Don't fall for it EU, it's a scam!

[Wonder Why]

12. TACO Thursday keeping his promises? Fat chance!

[IbogaProject]

13. The wealthy want the arms sales

So they quietly twisted T47's arm and caused the Administration to switch to being pro arms sales to allies and or Ukraine.

[Justice matters.]

14. Yep. Spain canceled F35's... Canada is re-thinking the same...

The greedy Military-Industrial-Complex is not happy with the convicted pedofelon's constant fuckery.