How did Zelensky respond to the suspension of US military aid?
On March 4, US President Donald Trump made the decision to suspend any military assistance to Ukraine. This has led to serious changes in the relationship between Kyiv and Washington.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed the country's defense minister, intelligence services, and diplomats to obtain official information regarding the fate of US military aid.
Zelensky: Ukraine and the US deserve open communication
Commenting on the suspension of aid, the Ukrainian president addressed the most pressing question that many are interested in today:
“What will happen next with American assistance?”
Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine wants clarity on this matter:
✅ “I instructed the defense minister, intelligence leaders, and diplomats to contact their counterparts in the US and obtain official information. People should not be making assumptions. Ukraine and America need to know the clear positions. There is a large-scale war going on now, and it is important to protect people's lives,” Zelensky said.
Despite the suspension of US aid, Ukraine is maintaining its stability
The Ukrainian leader noted that various signals have come from the US in recent weeks, and the suspension of military aid has already been a process that has occurred.
“Humanitarian aid and energy assistance have also been suspended. Additionally, at the end of January, military aid was temporarily halted, but everything was quickly restored then. We anticipated the risks and developed action algorithms.”
“Now it is not 2022. Our stability is higher now. We have protective means.”
Zelensky noted the importance of maintaining normal partnership relations with America to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump received "peace signals" from Ukraine and Russia
Following Trump's decision, on March 5, the US president announced that he received a “significant letter” from Ukraine.
"This letter indicates Ukraine's readiness for peace negotiations," Trump said.
He also emphasized that strong signals regarding peace negotiations have come from Russia as well.
According to Washington officials, if Zelensky demonstrates his commitment to peace, the US will return to negotiations with Kyiv.
US military aid to Ukraine
The United States has provided $65.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine since February 24, 2022.
? This funding has been used to supply Ukraine with weapons, military supplies for soldiers, drones, and defense systems.
? However, Washington has not provided specific information on how much weaponry has been sent to Ukraine.
What direction will Ukraine-US relations take?
? The US has temporarily suspended military aid to Ukraine.
? Zelensky is trying to continue negotiations with the Trump administration and obtain official information.
? Ukraine emphasizes its intention to maintain cooperation with the US to end the war.
? Trump stated that he received strong signals regarding peace negotiations from Ukraine and Russia.
In the coming days, the development of Ukraine-US relations will depend on peace negotiations and Washington's new policies.
