U.S. and European Military Chiefs Draft Security Options for Ukraine, Troop Deployment Debated

U.S. and European military leadership have developed a suite of contingency military options for Ukraine, now slated for presentation to national security advisers. Meeting in Washington, defense chiefs from the United States, Ukraine, France, Germany, the UK, Italy, and Finland explored scenarios ranging from air defense deployment to establishing a no‑fly zone. While European partners appear open to long-term troop deployments, the U.S. has ruled out sending American boots on the ground.

Author: Global Ripple

Posted on: August 21, 2025