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Is the US military going to Ukraine?

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The US has signaled willingness to participate in security guarantees for Ukraine, particularly in monitoring and surveillance roles, but has not pledged to deploy troops. The UK and France have declared readiness to send troops if a ceasefire is reached, while Germany may join a multinational force outside Ukraine. Russia opposes any NATO troop presence in Ukraine.

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  • Russia claims use of hypersonic Oshnik missile, second time in the war 1m 45s
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Russia strikes Ukraine with hypersonic missile
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CBS News
2 days ago
Russia strikes Ukraine with hypersonic missile

European allies including the UK agreed to provide security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, with commitments to put troops on the ground if a ceasefire is reached. Russia has declared NATO troops in Ukraine a red line.

Peace deal talks drag on between Ukraine, Russia
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Fox News
3 days ago
Peace deal talks drag on between Ukraine, Russia

The UK and France signed a declaration pledging troops to a multinational force aimed at deterring Moscow, with proposed US support. However, the agreement is not legally binding and US involvement is not specified as troop deployment.

Ukraine allies agree on security guarantees in case of a ceasefire
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France 24
4 days ago
Ukraine allies agree on security guarantees in case of a ceasefire

France and the UK declared readiness to deploy troops to Ukraine after a peace deal, while Germany could join a multinational force outside Ukraine's borders. The US clarified its participation is focused on monitoring and surveillance, not troop deployment.

UK, France ready to deploy troops in Ukraine after ceasefire
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DW News
4 days ago
UK, France ready to deploy troops in Ukraine after ceasefire

Leaders of France and Britain pledged to deploy troops if a ceasefire is reached, with the US also signaling willingness to be involved. The US clarified its role as participating in security guarantees, especially monitoring and surveillance, not direct troop deployment.

U.S. backs security guarantees for Ukraine at summit of Kyiv's allies
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Reuters
4 days ago
U.S. backs security guarantees for Ukraine at summit of Kyiv's allies

Coalition leaders confirmed allies will participate in a proposed US-led ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism. There is no mention of US troop deployment, only monitoring roles.

Worries that Venezuela crisis could shift U.S. focus away from Ukraine
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France 24
5 days ago
Worries that Venezuela crisis could shift U.S. focus away from Ukraine

Questions remain about whether a multinational European force would be deployed on the ground and what support Ukrainian troops would receive. Zelensky stated that without European countries willing to deploy troops, the coalition is not a reality. No mention of US troop deployment.

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