Trump Urges Immediate Ukraine Peace Deal as Ukraine Faces Renewed Russian Bombing

On August 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that, while he promised security guarantees to Ukraine in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he would not deploy U.S. ground troops and might only provide air support. He explained that this approach maintains support for Ukraine while avoiding direct U.S. military involvement on the front lines, reflecting considerations of domestic public opinion and military resources.

At the same time, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated that any international negotiations on Ukraine’s security must include Russia and potentially involve China. He criticized European diplomatic efforts as one-sided and emphasized that Ukraine’s security guarantees must take Russia’s interests and position into account.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that recent Russian drone and missile attacks had again caused civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Despite ongoing attacks, Western countries continue to discuss the possibility of providing collective security guarantees for Ukraine, including strengthening air defense systems, offering intelligence support, and military training, though specific measures have not yet been finalized.