Trump Freezes All Aid to Ukraine After Public Dispute with Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump has halted military aid shipments to Ukraine, including $3.85 billion worth of weapons, following a conflict with Volodymyr Zelensky.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a suspension of all American military aid to Ukraine, including shipments approved by his predecessor Joe Biden, according to CNN.
The decision follows a public conflict with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
According to CNN, citing sources in the White House and the Pentagon, the order applies to all equipment that has not yet arrived in Ukraine. This includes weapons in transit or stored in Poland.
The total volume of blocked deliveries remains undisclosed. However, under the original plan, the U.S. was set to deliver $3.85 billion in weapons to Kyiv, including air defense missiles, HIMARS ammunition, and artillery.
According to American media, the Trump administration intends to review military support to ensure that it contributes to ending the war. The freeze will also remain in place until Ukraine's leadership demonstrates a “good faith commitment to peace.”
CNN sources claim that this move may be an attempt to secure a public apology from Zelensky for a recent dispute with Trump in the Oval Office.
Trump’s decision has sparked sharp criticism among Democrats in the U.S. Congress. Senator Jeanne Shaheen called the move a “gift to Putin” that could escalate the conflict, according to Reuters.
France’s Minister for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad, also voiced concern, stating that such a move strengthens Russia’s position and complicates efforts to achieve peace.
The head of the Ukrainian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Oleksandr Merezhko, noted that Trump’s actions could be perceived as pressure on Ukraine to capitulate.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, warned on his Telegram channel that a wave of manipulation and public pressure is expected. He emphasized that the media will amplify the situation to create panic.
According to him, any fluctuations are part of diplomatic games, and it is crucial to remain calm. Kovalenko urged people to rely on official information, as diplomatic negotiations are ongoing.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated at a briefing in Kyiv that U.S. military support for Ukraine remains unchanged despite ongoing discussions about a potential review, according to Interfax-Ukraine.
“Today, this support is in Ukraine, and it continues,” the Prime Minister emphasized. He noted that Kyiv is actively engaging in diplomatic efforts with Congress and the U.S. administration to ensure that arms deliveries and financial aid do not cease.
Shmyhal expressed confidence in continued U.S. support, calling the country a global leader and Ukraine’s key partner.
It has also been revealed that in the coming weeks, the Pentagon will deploy a Stryker armored brigade and an aviation battalion to the U.S. southwestern border to strengthen security.