U.S. President Donald Trump has halted military assistance to Ukraine, intensifying pressure on Kyiv to reach a peace agreement with Russia.
The decision follows a public dispute between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been pushing for a swift resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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The move has drawn strong backlash, particularly from Congressional Democrats, who have labeled the suspension “dangerous and illegal.” Gregory Meeks, the ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, criticized the decision, arguing that Russia’s aggression-not Zelensky’s resistance-should be the primary concern. He urged Trump to restore the aid without delay.
In response, Zelensky reaffirmed his commitment to ending the war but insisted that any peace deal must include firm security guarantees for Ukraine. Trump, however, cautioned that Zelensky “won’t be around very long” unless a ceasefire is reached with Moscow.
Meanwhile, European nations such as Britain and France are reportedly exploring a potential one-month truce between Ukraine and Russia, possibly involving an international peacekeeping force.
Russia described the U.S. aid suspension as the most effective step toward ending the war, arguing that the decision could bring peace closer.
