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Trump rules out US troops but eyes air power in Ukraine deal

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out sending US troops to back up any Ukraine peace deal but suggested air support instead, as European nations began hashing out security guarantees

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  1. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Trump rules out US troops but eyes air power in Ukraine deal (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out sending US troops to back up any Ukraine peace deal but suggested air support instead, as European nations began hashing out security guarantees

  2. UPI

    Trump suggests air support but no troops for Ukraine’s security (opens UPI)

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    President Donald Trump said the United States would provide air support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression, but not U.S. troops on the ground.

  3. The Daily Caller

    Trump Says US May Give Ukraine Air Support As Part Of Peace Deal (opens The Daily Caller)

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    President Donald Trump told Fox and Friends that the United States may give Ukraine air support as part of the peace deal with Russia.

  4. The Hill

    Trump floats air support for Ukraine as part of security guarantees (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump proposes providing U.S. air support as part of security guarantees for post-war Ukraine to backstop any peace deal with Russia.

  5. Digital Journal

    Trump says US air support possible for Ukraine security guarantee (opens Digital Journal)

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    President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US air support and European ground troops could be part of security guarantees for Ukraine, warning of a "rough"