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US President Donald Trump has ordered a temporary halt to military aid to Ukraine following a contentious White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The move is seen as an effort to push Ukraine toward peace negotiations with Russia.
A White House official explained that the administration is “pausing and reviewing” aid to ensure it contributes to a resolution to the war, which began over three years ago with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The official emphasized that this is not necessarily a permanent end to US assistance.
Trump, who campaigned on a promise to swiftly end the conflict, has shown growing frustration with Zelenskyy, while voicing trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin to maintain peace if a truce is reached.
The strained relationship between the two leaders became evident during a heated White House meeting, where Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Zelenskyy for what they saw as insufficient gratitude for US support.
In response to Zelenskyy’s recent comment that the end of the war “is still very, very far away,” Trump expressed dissatisfaction and reiterated his commitment to a peace deal.
In his upcoming address to Congress, Trump is expected to discuss the uncertain future of a US-Ukraine agreement involving rare earth minerals. While he previously declined to sign the deal, citing a lack of appreciation from Zelenskyy, he continues to call it “great” and may reveal further details during his speech.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured British officials of America’s commitment to negotiating an end to the conflict. During a call with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Rubio also praised Britain’s efforts to strengthen European defense.
The situation has left global allies watching closely as the Biden administration recalibrates its approach to the Russia-Ukraine war and its foreign policy priorities.
