U.S. military assistance to Ukraine is suspended by the Trump administration.

After a heated meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, the Trump administration has suspended U.S. military assistance to Ukraine. This choice is a component of Trump’s larger strategy to coerce Ukraine into holding peace talks with Russia. Here are the salient details by CBS

The pause in aid comes after a heated exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy during a meeting at the White House. Trump criticized Zelenskyy for not being sufficiently committed to achieving peace, suggesting that Ukraine’s efforts are hindered by U.S. support

Trump has emphasized his priority on achieving peace and has indicated that aid will resume only if Ukraine demonstrates a genuine commitment to negotiations

In response to the uncertainty surrounding U.S. support, European leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to aiding Ukraine. They emphasized the need for proactive measures to ensure their own security and support Ukraine’s sovereignty

European leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have proposed a framework for peace that includes continued aid to Ukraine, economic pressure on Russia, and ensuring Ukraine’s involvement in negotiations