NATO Coalition Strengthens Support for Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on August 19, 2025, that the United States will join a coalition of nearly 30 nations backing Ukraine during its ongoing conflict with Russia. However, Rutte emphasized that no decisions have been made regarding troop deployment or specific U.S. involvement on the ground, reports 24brussels.
Following discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington, Rutte informed Fox News that the U.S. aims to contribute to the international effort led by the United Kingdom and France, which includes participation from countries such as Japan and Australia. This initiative does not integrate Ukraine into NATO but proposes security guarantees akin to those stated in Article 5, which asserts that an armed attack against one NATO member is considered an attack against all members.
In a statement shared on Twitter, Zelensky described the Washington negotiations as important, touching on various issues, including the battlefield situation and efforts to achieve peace. Rutte reiterated that discussions among Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders did not include plans for troop deployment to Ukraine for defense against Russian aggression.
As Rutte stated, “What the U.S. has now said is that the United States wants to get involved in this. What then exactly will mean the U.S. involvement? That will be discussed in the coming days.” He added that President Trump had previously consented to send weapons to Ukraine, with European nations expected to cover associated costs, although discussions of a potential peacekeeping mission were later entertained by leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron.
