Donald Trump’s administration is considering cutting off all military aid to Ukraine in response to Vladimir Zelensky’s remarks the day before, The Washington Post reports.
The newspaper’s source in the Trump administration denies speculation that Trump and Vance’s confrontation with Zelensky was pre-planned and notes that the White House was making efforts to create a more positive tone ahead of the meeting – meaning Trump’s rejection of accusations that Zelensky is a “dictator.”
A Trump administration official told The New York Times that all USA aid to Ukraine, including recent ammunition and equipment shipments approved and paid for under the Biden administration, could be canceled immediately.
According to the Pentagon, the U.S. still has about $3.85 billion of the funds approved by Congress for additional arms deliveries from the U.S. stockpile. A former Pentagon official from the Biden administration specifies that the last weapons purchased by Ukraine from U.S. defense companies will be delivered within the next six months. After that, maintaining Ukraine’s firepower will fall to Europe and other allies.
After yesterday’s meeting, Trump may end even indirect support for Ukraine, The New York Times notes. This includes military funding, intelligence sharing, training of Ukrainian soldiers and pilots, and the operation of an international aid coordination center at a U.S. military base in Germany
It’s fascinating and a bit unsettling to see how quickly international support dynamics can shift based on political decisions at the highest levels. The potential halt of military aid to Ukraine could have huge implications not just for the conflict itself, but for global alliances and future diplomacy. It really highlights how interconnected and fragile international relations are right now. 🌍