VOI World/ Desk
JD Vance suggested Indian troops for a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine during early discussions inside the Trump administration, according to a new book by New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.
The book, titled Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, says the proposal emerged during a White House meeting on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Retired Army Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg had presented a peace plan that envisioned non-NATO countries participating in a future peacekeeping force.
According to the authors, Vance asked whether troops from countries such as India or Saudi Arabia could be deployed for the mission. Former US President Donald Trump reportedly dismissed the idea, saying India would not agree to such a role.
The book also recounts Trump’s remarks about his personal relationship with Indian PM Modi, saying the two leaders shared a good rapport.
There has been no official comment from the Indian government on the claims. India has traditionally avoided deploying troops to conflict zones without a United Nations mandate and has maintained a carefully balanced position on the Russia-Ukraine war.
While the proposal never materialised, the account offers a glimpse into internal discussions within the Trump administration and highlights how India was viewed as a potential contributor to post-war stability efforts.
