US freezes military aid to Ukraine
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US President Donald Trump suspended military aid deliveries to Ukraine following a tense meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. The American leader demands that Kyiv move more actively towards peace negotiations with Moscow.
A White House spokesperson said Trump's administration is suspending and reviewing Ukraine's support to ensure it contributes to finding a "real solution" to the conflict. However, the final cessation of military aid is not yet being discussed. Despite this, the suspension of arms supplies, including ammunition, missiles, and air defense systems, could seriously impact Ukraine's defense capabilities, especially amid ongoing fighting.
The decision caused criticism both in Europe and within the US. According to media reports, key members of Congress were not notified in advance about the suspension of aid. The Ukrainian side has not yet given an official comment, but earlier Zelenskyy emphasized that the cessation of American arms supplies would create a threat to the country's national security.
US Vice President Jay Dee Vance stated that the best way to ensure Ukraine's security is to provide Americans with "economic benefits" in its future. However, experts note that such an approach may cause ambiguous reactions, especially in Europe.
Meanwhile, European leaders are considering alternative measures to support Kyiv, including the possibility of sending military instructors and expanding arms supplies from NATO countries. Some countries, such as Great Britain and France, have proposed their own initiatives to support Ukraine, but without US guarantees, their implementation remains questionable.
The decision caused criticism both in Europe and within the US. According to media reports, key members of Congress were not notified in advance about the suspension of aid. The Ukrainian side has not yet given an official comment, but earlier Zelenskyy emphasized that the cessation of American arms supplies would create a threat to the country's national security.
US Vice President Jay Dee Vance stated that the best way to ensure Ukraine's security is to provide Americans with "economic benefits" in its future. However, experts note that such an approach may cause ambiguous reactions, especially in Europe.
Meanwhile, European leaders are considering alternative measures to support Kyiv, including the possibility of sending military instructors and expanding arms supplies from NATO countries. Some countries, such as Great Britain and France, have proposed their own initiatives to support Ukraine, but without US guarantees, their implementation remains questionable.
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