US President Donald Trump made a dramatic statement by refusing to support British troops if they clash with Russia in Ukraine. Answering a journalist's question during a press conference on February 27, 2025, he succinctly said:

"No. They don't need help."

This response was another blow to the plans of London and Paris, which were counting on American guarantees for sending peacekeepers to the conflict zone. Earlier, as reported by the Telegram channel "Strana", Trump gave the same rebuff to French President Emmanuel Macron, emphasizing that the United States does not intend to get involved in protecting European forces on Ukrainian soil.

Trump's words came as a bolt from the blue for NATO allies. Britain and France, which have been actively promoting the idea of ​​a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, are faced with the harsh reality that without American support, their plans remain in question. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had only yesterday declared his readiness to send ground troops and air forces to ensure peace, while Macron had discussed the deployment of up to 30 troops jointly with London. However, both leaders stressed that such an operation was impossible without guarantees from the United States, including air cover and intelligence.

Trump's refusal calls into question the entire project of the European mission. His position echoes his election rhetoric, where he promised to "end the conflict" but avoid directly involving the United States in the conflict. For Britain and France, this means either revising plans or finding new allies ready to lend a shoulder in the event of an escalation with Russia.