Trump's Alternative Plan: Supporting Ukraine Without Direct Military Intervention

In the midst of ongoing negotiations between the West and Russia regarding the future of Ukraine, the Telegraph revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump is in talks with his European allies about a temporary plan that includes deploying armed American contractors in Ukraine , in a move aimed at strengthening Ukrainian defenses without involving official U.S. troops.

According to the report, Trump proposes allowing these contractors to assist in building defensive fortifications along the front lines, establishing new bases, in addition to protecting American interests and companies in the country.

This plan comes as an alternative to Trump's pledge not to send American troops to Ukraine, while the presence of elements from U.S. special forces is seen as a deterrent that may prevent Russia from violating ceasefire agreements in the future.

This move has also received a swift response from European military planners, who have intensified their efforts after Trump informed European leaders that Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown openness to providing Western allies with security guarantees for Ukraine.

European officials emphasize that the core strategy for ensuring security lies in rebuilding the war-weary Ukrainian army to form a primary deterrent force.

Under the plan, Ukrainian forces will be responsible for defending the fortified borders, while private American military companies will construct the fortifications and forward bases, similar to what happened in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Observers believe that the presence of American contractors on the ground will be considered a significant support for European powers, which are demanding actual American involvement in any final peace agreement.

Despite the White House's continued refusal to deploy official troops, it has agreed to provide extensive support for European forces to assist in peace arrangements.

A source in the British government stated that American contractors, who hold U.S. passports, could serve as a real deterrent to Putin, especially if any targeting of them is considered a serious escalation.

Using contractors also allows Trump to reconcile his foreign policies with his domestic commitments, as it enables him to reassure his electoral base of "MAGA" supporters, who oppose any direct military intervention, while simultaneously presenting it as a new business deal in the field of security and defense.

This plan is being discussed within a broader framework of security guarantees led by Britain and France, forming the cornerstone of a long-term peace plan in Ukraine.

Final details may include agreements on air surveillance, military training, and naval missions in the Black Sea.

The final terms of this security arrangement are expected to be announced at the end of this weekend, following weeks of intense diplomatic activity that followed Trump and Putin's talks in Alaska.