Washington (TDI): The Trump administration has announced a temporary halt to all aid to Ukraine, including weapon shipments already in transit or stationed in Poland until Ukrainian leaders show greater appreciation for US support and a stronger commitment to peace.
The pause in aid is not a permanent termination but a review to ensure that US assistance integrates to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict, a White House official said.
The meeting between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump last week, which was also attended by US Vice President JD Vance, escalated into a heated exchange that captured global attention.
The Ukrainian president had traveled to Washington following indications from the Trump administration that peace negotiations in Russia-Ukraine War were nearing their final stages.
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However, the proposed agreement, which reportedly involved a minerals-for-security deal, lacked concrete security guarantees to protect Ukraine from future Russian aggression.
During the Oval Office meeting, Trump accused Zelenskyy of “gambling with World War Three,” while the Ukrainian president countered by underlining Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine, even during Trump’s first term in office.
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Zelenskyy pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin had repeatedly violated bilateral agreements, making it difficult to trust any deal without substantial security assurances.
Despite the heated exchange, Zelenskyy expressed optimism about the future of US-Ukraine relations during an interview with Fox News.
He elucidated the historical and strong ties between the two nations, noting that the relationship extends beyond the personal dynamics of their leaders.
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Zelenskyy also expressed gratitude to the American people for their support during Ukraine’s ongoing struggle against Russian aggression.
However, he maintained his stance on the need for meaningful security guarantees, pointing out the importance of protecting Ukraine’s sovereignty.
The Biden administration had previously provided billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against Russian forces.
The current pause in aid under the Trump administration has raised questions about the future of US support for Ukraine and the broader implications for peace negotiations.
When reporters asked about the status of the rare-earth minerals deal, Trump indicated that he would provide further details during an upcoming address to Congress.
Responding a query regarding Zelenskyy’s appreciation for US assistance, he said that such gestures could help reestablish peace talks.
The latest developments have drawn mixed reactions, with some viewing the pause in aid as a strategic move to pressure Ukraine into committing to peace, while others see it as a potential risk to the stability of the region.
In such a scenario, the international community is closely watching how the US and Ukraine reshape their diplomatic relationship and whether the pause in aid will ultimately contribute to a lasting resolution to the conflict.
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