Ukraine-Russia war: Zelensky says Trump considering deploying US troops | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlisha Rahaman Sarkar & Maira ButtWednesday 31 December 2025 07:27 GMTTrump reacts to claims of drone strike on Putin’s homeUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is discussing the possibility of hosting US troops as part of peace talks with US President Donald Trump.Mr Zelensky said that a US troop presence in Ukraine would provide significant security guarantees for Kyiv.The White House declined to comment on the issue.Mr Zelensky reiterated his commitment to ongoing peace talks, expressing readiness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in any format.Moscow, meanwhile, accused Ukraine of a 91-drone attack on President Putin's personal residence, but Ukraine's foreign minister said that Russia failed to provide credible evidence for its claims.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in