The Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine following a public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The White House official stated that aid is being reviewed to ensure it contributes to peace. Trump criticized Zelenskyy for not showing gratitude for previous aid and accused him of disrespecting the U.S. in the Oval Office. The State Department reported providing $65.9 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in 2014. Trump falsely blamed Ukraine for the invasion and called Zelenskyy a dictator.
Zelenskyy expressed willingness to sign a deal giving the U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare-earth minerals and salvage the relationship after the White House meeting. House Speaker Mike Johnson supported Trump’s decision to pause aid, while Sen. Susan Collins and European leaders criticized it. The Senate Republican hoped for a deal to continue assistance and facilitate peace.
European leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, pledged support and financial assistance to Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen assured Zelenskyy that he was not alone and vowed to work towards a just and lasting peace. NBC reporters Gabe Gutierrez, Courtney Kube, and Zoë Richards contributed to the coverage.
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