In a major development, following a heated debate with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump has made a decisive move at the White House. Trump has halted military assistance that was being provided to Ukraine against Russia.
This order is effective immediately. A senior White House official indicated that the suspension of this aid will continue until President Trump is assured of Zelensky's genuine commitment to peace.
The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, revealed that the U.S. is reviewing this halt in military aid. This move is seen as a direct outcome of the heated exchange with Trump. This decision impacts a billion dollars' worth of military and ammunition support.
Meanwhile, Zelensky insists that Ukraine needs security guarantees. He previously expressed skepticism about the war ending soon, prompting Trump to sharply criticize his statement, calling it unwise.
What Is President Zelensky's Next Move?
The sudden cessation of military aid from the U.S. has taken President Volodymyr Zelensky by surprise. His hopes now firmly rest on Europe. Europe has reaffirmed its commitment to support Ukraine in the conflict. An emergency meeting of European countries, led by the UK in London, echoed a unified voice of support for Ukraine.
It is noteworthy that amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian President Zelensky recently visited the United States. However, following tense discussions at the White House with the U.S. president and Vice-President, Zelensky moved directly to Britain, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer warmly welcomed him. An emergency European leaders meeting was held in Britain to support Ukraine.
The British Prime Minister hosted a significant summit of European leaders in London on Sunday. During this summit, Starmer expressed concerns about European security and assured continued support for Ukraine. The purpose of this summit was to address the tumultuous conditions resulting from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the heated exchanges between President Zelensky of Ukraine and President Trump of the United States.
The British PM stated that among European leaders, there was a consensus on a peace plan for restoring stability in Ukraine, which will be presented to the United States. The EU leaders agreed to increase defense spending to aid Ukraine.
