Trump Halts Ukraine Military Aid Following Contentious Oval Office Meeting with Zelenskyy

The suspension pressures Kyiv to engage in peace talks with Russia, raising concerns about Ukraine's ability to defend against ongoing aggression.

President Trump has paused all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, citing the need for Kyiv to demonstrate commitment to peace negotiations with Russia.
The decision followed a heated Oval Office meeting where Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for resisting a ceasefire without concrete security guarantees.
The aid suspension includes $3.85 billion in unallocated military assistance and disrupts Ukraine's access to U.S. intelligence, raising concerns about its defense capabilities.
Zelenskyy expressed regret over the meeting but declined to apologize, emphasizing the need for coercion of Russia to achieve meaningful peace talks.
European leaders are stepping up efforts to support Ukraine, with proposals for increased defense spending and calls for independent action to counter U.S. policy shifts.