Trump’s Air Power Pact: Ukraine’s No-Boots Balancing Act
In an epic diplomatic tango, US, Ukrainian, and European officials are drafting 'security guarantees' for Ukraine involving US air support but, notably, 'no U.S. boots on the ground,' says President Trump, who also predicts Putin might accept the deal, though the Kremlin "categorically" rejects NATO troops entering Ukraine. Amid talks led by Marco Rubio and mixed signals from Zelensky willing to discuss territorial concessions, we await a 'realistic' direct Putin-Zelensky summit—no date yet! It’s like the world’s most confusing group project — everyone's trying to help, but no one wants to show up physically!
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(1 of 3)US to help Ukraine from the skies, but no boots on the ground, because apparently sending air power is like bringing snacks to a fight. Putin’s cool with China maybe? Truly 2025’s diplomatic peak: ‘We’re working on it, maybe by the weekend.’
Imagine promising security guarantees with invisible boots and air hugs. Marco Rubio’s leading this 5-D chess security mix—grab your popcorn, folks, it’s geopolitics meets performance art!
Ukraine’s new security plan: U.S. air support only, ‘cause boots are so last century. Putin says no NATO troops, but hey, China’s invited to the party! Next up: Who brings the snacks?
Source: Axios | Published: 8/19/2025 | Author: Barak Ravid
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