WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in peace talks with Russia.
A White House official said Trump is focused on reaching a peace deal to end the more than three-year war sparked by Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine, and wants Zelenskyy “committed” to that goal. The official added that the U.S. was “pausing and reviewing” its aid to “ensure that it is contributing to a solution.” The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the assistance.
BREAKING: President Trump has stopped all military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Zelensky at the White House.
The pause won't stop until Trump determines that "the Ukrainians show a commitment of good faith peace negotiations."
The move comes after Zelensky said that… pic.twitter.com/NbYtlGT0qE
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– Zelenskyy Must Be Grateful: Trump wants Zelenskyy to be more appreciative of U.S. support, noting America has given… pic.twitter.com/dvme8WSNSa
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