The Trump administration is temporarily halting all aid to Ukraine, including weapons shipments already in transit or stationed in Poland, until Ukrainian leadership demonstrates greater appreciation for U.S. support and a stronger commitment to peace.
The decision comes just days after a tense White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where the two leaders clashed over how to bring an end to the three-year conflict with Russia.
“President Trump has been clear that his priority is achieving peace,” a White House official stated. “We expect our partners to be equally committed. Aid is being paused and reassessed to ensure it contributes to a resolution.” A senior administration official confirmed that military assistance will remain on hold until Ukraine shows a willingness to engage in good-faith negotiations.
“This is not a permanent cutoff, but a temporary pause,” the official clarified. “Orders to freeze aid are being issued now.” The decision was reportedly made in response to Zelenskyy’s conduct over the past week.
Last week’s meeting between Zelenskyy, Trump, and Vice President JD Vance escalated into a heated exchange that played out in front of global audiences. Zelenskyy had traveled to Washington after Trump stated that peace talks between Ukraine and Russia were in their final stages.
Ahead of the meeting, the Trump administration had reportedly presented Zelenskyy with a minerals-for-securityagreement. However, the proposal did not include firm security guarantees against future Russian aggression.
Tensions boiled over during a press event in the Oval Office, where an argument erupted after Zelenskyy refused to sign the proposed deal. The Ukrainian leader pointed out that Russian aggression had persisted from 2014 to 2022, including four years during Trump’s first term. Trump responded by accusing Zelenskyy of “gambling with World War Three”after the Ukrainian president resisted calls to push harder for a ceasefire with Vladimir Putin.
The previous administration had supplied Ukraine with billions in military aid to counter Russia’s invasion, but the current White House now seeks a different approach.
When asked about the status of the rare-earth minerals deal, Trump said he would address the issue during his upcoming speech to Congress, which will resemble the annual State of the Union. He added that he expects more gratitude from Ukraine for U.S. support as a condition for moving forward with peace efforts.For more
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