US President Donald Trump decided to freeze military aid to Kyiv as the Ukrainian government does not take serious steps towards peace. According to White House officials, this decision was made to resolve the Ukraine conflict.
"The president has openly stated that he is in favor of peace. We want our partners to remain committed to this goal as well. Therefore, we are temporarily halting our assistance and will observe how this decision affects the resolution of the issue," said a White House representative.
Has aid been completely stopped?
According to sources from Fox News, this decision is not permanent but rather a temporary "pause." Before making this decision, the US president consulted with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
However, Bloomberg reports that this restriction will affect all American weapons expected to be delivered to Ukraine. This includes weapons that are awaiting transit through Poland.
WSJ: The decision was discussed on March 3
According to information from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), on March 3, the Trump administration discussed the possibility of stopping funding for new weapons deliveries to Ukraine and freezing existing supplies.
US officials emphasize that the suspension of military aid to Ukraine could pose serious problems for Kyiv. This decision could weaken the defense of Ukrainian forces against Russian attacks.
According to WSJ sources:
? US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had previously signed a special order for military shipments to Ukraine.
? However, a senior State Department official, Peter Morocco, did not provide the necessary official letter to send this aid through the Pentagon.
According to WSJ estimates, this decision could pose a serious risk to Ukraine's defense. It suggests that if new aid does not arrive, Ukraine may be able to defend itself until mid-2025.
How much aid has America provided to Ukraine?
According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), the US has provided $114.2 billion in aid to Ukraine since 2022.
? From February 2022 to 2024, US military aid to Ukraine reached $65.9 billion.
? This is the largest military support provided to Ukraine.
? However, Trump claims that the funds transferred to Ukraine could exceed $300-350 billion.
Why is the decision important?
The decision made after negotiations between Trump and Zelensky and the conflict that arose in the White House could significantly impact the process of delivering weapons to Kyiv.
This indicates that as long as Trump does not take serious steps towards peace in Ukraine, the US will not continue its military assistance. Now, the support provided by Europe and other international partners to Ukraine may undergo serious scrutiny.
The impact of this decision on the future of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia remains uncertain. However, this position of the Trump administration indicates a significant change in Washington's policy towards Ukraine.
Trump ordered to stop military aid to Ukraine
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