Reference News Network September 1 report - According to the UK's Daily Telegraph website on August 30, a private military company in the United States may be deployed to Ukraine as part of a long-term peace plan.

President of the United States Donald Trump is discussing with European allies to allow armed contractors to assist in building defensive structures in Ukraine to protect American interests there.

This plan is a workaround, following previous statements by the president that the US military would not be stationed in Ukraine.

US contractors may be deployed to Ukraine to help rebuild frontline defensive structures, establish new bases, and protect American companies.

The plan is being discussed alongside a series of other so-called security measures (drafted by the "voluntary alliance" led by Britain and France), which will form the basis of a long-term peace plan.

Final details include air patrols, training, and Black Sea naval missions, which could be announced as early as this weekend, following Trump's meeting with Russian President Putin in Alaska, which sparked weeks of diplomatic activity.

According to information from more than a dozen Western officials, the Daily Telegraph has obtained the most detailed content so far.

European officials said that the main strategy for preventing future wars is to continue rebuilding Ukraine's war-torn armed forces, making them a major deterrent force.

Under the plan, the Ukrainian army will guard the strengthened border at the front lines according to the terms of the peace agreement.

The Kiev forces will be re-armed and trained by European NATO allies using existing and new mechanisms.

For example, Ukraine can use funds provided by European allies to continue purchasing US systems such as the Patriot air defense system or the HIMARS rocket launcher.

Frontline defensive structures and nearby bases can be built by US private military contractors, just like in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The on-the-ground presence of US contractors in Ukraine will be a significant boost for European powers, as they hope the US will support the final peace agreement.

According to sources, deploying private contractors means the White House is also involved, which will also enhance the deterrence against Russian attacks, as Russia would worry about US retaliation.

Discussions on the use of US contractors date back to a joint agreement signed between Washington and Kyiv aimed at exploiting Ukraine's rich mineral and rare earth resources.

The White House still opposes sending its own troops to Ukraine, but has agreed to provide broad support for European troops to consolidate any possible peace agreement.

Officials said that using private contractors allows Trump to ease the concerns of his "Make America Great Again" supporters (who oppose foreign intervention). At the same time, it also provides him with another business deal to boast about. (Translated by Wang Diqing)

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