The Trump administration's decision to temporarily suspend over $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine has alarmed European leaders and raised fears of diminishing U.S. support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. This decision, made during a contentious meeting between Trump and his senior national security aides, appears to pressure Ukraine into accepting terms for a cease-fire dictated by Trump. President Zelensky's attempts to boost European solidarity against potential U.S. assistance cuts highlight the fragile situation Ukraine faces as it navigates geopolitics under Trump's presidency.
The decision to suspend aid came out of meetings at the White House on Monday between Mr. Trump and his senior national security aides.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has been working furiously to shore up European support to counter fears of U.S. assistance cuts.
Trump castigated the Ukrainian president for not being grateful enough for U.S. support in the war with Russia.
The decision affects more than $1 billion in arms and ammunition in the pipeline and on order.
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