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US pauses military aid to Ukraine, says White House

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Posted on March 4, 2025

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last week, according to media reports on

US Temporarily Halts Military Aid to Ukraine, White House Confirms

By Andrea Shalal and Jasper Ward

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is pausing military aid to Ukraine days after U.S. President Donald Trump clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the Oval Office, a White House official confirmed on Monday.

The official said the U.S. is pausing and reviewing aid to ensure it is contributing to a solution.

The pause will last until Trump determines the country's leaders demonstrate a good-faith commitment to peace, according to Bloomberg and Fox News reports.

"This is not permanent termination of aid, it's a pause," Fox News quoted a Trump administration official as saying.

Bloomberg reported that all U.S. military equipment not currently in Ukraine would be paused, including weapons in transit on aircraft and ships or waiting in transit areas in Poland.

It added that Trump ordered Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to execute the pause.

The reports come hours after Trump told reporters at the White House that he had not discussed suspending military aid to Ukraine, but added that Zelenskiy "should be more appreciative" of Washington's support.

Nearly three years into the war, Washington has committed billions of dollars in aid for Ukraine

(Reporting by Jasper Ward; Editing by Michael Perry)

Key Takeaways

  • US pauses military aid to Ukraine for policy review.
  • Trump seeks commitment to peace from Ukraine's leaders.
  • Military equipment in transit is affected by the pause.
  • Trump denies discussing aid suspension with Zelenskiy.
  • US has committed billions in aid to Ukraine over three years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses the US pausing military aid to Ukraine pending a policy review by President Trump.
Why is the US pausing aid to Ukraine?
The pause is to ensure the aid contributes to a peaceful solution and requires Ukraine's leaders to show a commitment to peace.
What did Trump say about the aid suspension?
Trump stated he had not discussed suspending aid with Zelenskiy but expects more appreciation from Ukraine.

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