U.S. President Joe Biden clarified that American forces are not being dispatched to Ukraine, while a broad package of materials and equipment continues to be supplied. His remarks in Arlington, Virginia, emphasized the distinction between deployment and support, signaling ongoing material assistance rather than troop presence.
In response to questions from reporters, Biden stated clearly that the United States is providing material worth billions of dollars, as it has in the past, but not sending troops to Ukraine.
Earlier reporting from NBC News, based on multiple top officials, indicated that the Pentagon has sought to ramp up efforts to monitor arms shipments to Ukraine. The discussions reportedly touched on sending a small number of additional U.S. troops to the region to help oversee and secure these deliveries.
According to NBC, there are several dozen American soldiers presently in Ukraine, including a small cadre responsible for coordinating weapon supplies to the Ukrainian forces. The emphasis remains on ensuring that security and logistics support are closely managed in the field.
Officials, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and other senior military leaders, are said to be exploring ways to enhance oversight and bring in specialists who can assist Ukraine in deploying critical weapon systems. This includes air defense capabilities and counter-drone technologies, aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defense posture while avoiding broad troop deployments.