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Trump: No U.S. ground troops to Ukraine

President Trump today said he will not send U.S. ground troops to Ukraine as part of any security guarantees for that country. As part of Trump’s push for peace, the White House said that Russian president Putin has agreed to meet with Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.

Trump, Zelenskyy, European leaders meet at White House

President Trump and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy held a White House meeting that was much warmer in tone then their showdown a few months ago. Trump said there does not need to be a ceasefire to move forward with a peace deal, while suggesting he would support security guarantees for Ukraine. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.

Hurricane Erin threat prompts evacuations in North Carolina

In North Carolina, visitors and residents on Hatteras and Oracoke Islands have been told to evacuate. Hurricane Erin is not likely to make direct landfall in the U.S., but the eastern seaboard is under the risk for coastal flooding and life-threatening rip currents. The powerful category 4 hurricane has 140mph sustained winds and is expected to grow in size this week. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist reports from Rodanthe, North Carolina.