US President Donald Trump has ditched his call for a ceasefire in Ukraine, backing instead Russian President Vladimir Putin’s push for a permanent peace agreement. That has not stopped some European leaders from pushing for a temporary truce first, even though the US president has seemingly decided one is not necessary.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told the press President Trump has ruled out boots on the ground in Ukraine for peacekeeping.

President Donald Trump is offering his assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia