The Telegraph: Trump Wants To Deploy US Private Armies In Ukraine
10- 30.08.2025, 10:59
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The presence of PMCs should be a signal to the Kremlin
US President Donald Trump is in talks with European allies about the possible involvement of US private military companies (PMCs) in operations in Ukraine. Under the plan, they would build fortifications, bases and protect American interests in the country, writes The Telegraph.
This approach is seen as a compromise following Trump's statement that regular US troops would not be stationed in Ukraine.
A source in the British government says the PMCs will effectively become the "American boot" in Ukraine, which in itself is a deterrent to Putin.
Deterrent against Russia
The PMCs' presence is intended to send a signal to the Kremlin that any attack on them could prompt a US response. European officials believe this could increase the deterrence effect while reducing domestic opposition in the US against "foreign interference".
The plan is being discussed as part of broader talks on security guarantees for Ukraine, with Britain and France taking the lead. Among the options:
creating a buffer zone between Ukraine and Russia,
deploying up to 30,000 European troops,
patrolling airspace to open up Ukrainian airports,
forming a Turkish-led Black Sea task force to protect shipping.
One Western official explained:
"The main goal is to demonstrate to the Ukrainians that we will go to war with you if Russia invades again."
U.S. Role: Logistics, Weapons and Intelligence
Washington is not yet ready to send its own troops, but will pledge to provide logistics and heavy aircraft to transport forces, support Ukraine with weapons (Patriot, HIMARS, ERAM cruise missiles) and provide the satellite intelligence that Europe lacks.
The issue of mission coordination will also likely have to be placed under the command of a U.S. general. The NATO commander-in-chief, Gen. Alexus Grinkiewicz, is being considered.
The Kremlin's position
European leaders, however, doubt Putin will agree to a cease-fire. Moscow has already said the West's proposals are "unilateral" and aimed solely at containing Russia.
Trump himself is trying to combine diplomatic pressure with economic incentives. He has previously offered Russia access to natural resources and a partial lifting of sanctions.
Ukraine's position
Kiev officially says there is no pressure from the US regarding territorial concessions.
The head of the Office of the President Andrey Yermak says: "No one from the American side is putting pressure on Ukraine regarding any territories."
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