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Leavitt repeats no US boots on the ground in Ukraine - but suggests they could help in other ways

The first question in the news briefing is about the role the US will play in security guarantees.

Donald Trump told Fox News earlier that there would be no US boots on the ground in Ukraine.

Karoline Leavitt repeats this, adding: "But we can certainly help in the coordination and perhaps provide other means of security guarantees to our European allies.

"The president understands security guarantees are crucially important to ensure a lasting peace and he has directed his national security team to coordinate with our friends in Europe, and also to continue to cooperate and discuss these matters with Ukraine and Russia as well."

Leavitt is then asked what Trump has learned from Vladimir Putin, which makes him think he's willing to commit to a deal.

Leavitt doesn't give details on what Trump's learned, but simply says he's "learned a lot".

When pushed on this, the press secretary says Moscow's willingness is down to Russia's "respect" of Washington's "might and strength".