President Donald Trump has ordered a pause on all military aid to Ukraine, adding pressure on Volodymyr Zelensky after a meeting with him in the Oval Office that raised doubts about the support from the country's most important ally. According to a senior Defense Department official, the suspension of military aid will continue until Trump is convinced that Ukrainian leaders demonstrate a genuine commitment to peace.
During the meeting in the Oval Office, when Zelensky asked for guarantees regarding the non-violation of agreements by Russia, Trump reacted with irritation, indicating to the Ukrainian president to return when he was ready to talk about peace. In light of this situation, European allies have begun to strategize to continue supplying arms to Ukraine and offer peacekeeping forces in exchange for an agreement.
Amid this tension, it is anticipated that the supply of weapons could run out by summer. The exact impact of Trump's order is unknown, given that there are previous budget reserves that could be allocated to Ukraine, but there are also warnings about the depletion of American military resources. The determination of the U.S. president goes beyond allowing funds to expire and jeopardizes ongoing aid.
Regarding Trump's statements about the financial assistance granted to Ukraine to address the Russian invasion, the president believes that Zelensky should show more gratitude. At the same time, the United Kingdom and France are expected to urge Zelensky to repair relations with Trump to move towards a peace agreement. It is important to remember that under the Biden administration, the United States sent significant amounts of arms to the European country.
Trump's measure involves the suspension of all U.S. military equipment, including that which is in transit or in transit areas in countries like Poland. The pressure is palpable in search of a swift agreement to end the conflict triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In this context, negotiation appears complicated, considering the economic and strategic interests of both parties.
