According to two U.S. officials, the Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine after a public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump accused Zelenskyy of not showing enough gratitude for U.S. aid and suggested that Ukraine could have avoided Russia’s invasion. The move to pause aid comes after a heated meeting in the Oval Office where Trump criticized Zelenskyy and accused him of disrespecting the U.S.
The State Department revealed that the U.S. had provided $65.9 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since the invasion in 2022. Despite the pause in aid, Zelenskyy expressed willingness to sign a deal allowing the U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare-earth minerals. Senate Republicans had hoped for a deal to continue assistance to Ukraine and facilitate a peace deal with Russia.
European leaders like British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have intensified their support for Ukraine. Starmer announced a $2.8 billion loan to back Ukraine, while Macron emphasized the importance of respecting Ukrainian sovereignty and security.
Overall, the decision to pause military aid to Ukraine has sparked criticism from some U.S. lawmakers like Sen. Susan Collins, who believes that efforts to help Ukraine should not be paused during this critical time. Despite the pause, there is hope that a deal can be reached to continue support for Ukraine and work towards peace in the region.
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