WASHINGTON, March 4 (Alliance News): US President Donald Trump has halted military aid to Ukraine following a heated exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a White House official confirmed on Monday.
The decision marks a deepening rift between the two nations, as Trump reassesses Washington’s stance on the ongoing war with Russia.
The White House stated that the aid suspension is part of a broader review to ensure that US support contributes to peace.
Trump had previously expressed frustration with Zelensky for what he viewed as a lack of gratitude for American assistance. The Pentagon did not provide further details on the scope or duration of the aid freeze.
Trump also suggested that a US-Ukraine minerals deal could still proceed, despite growing tensions.
The agreement is seen as a way for the US to recover some of the financial and military aid it has provided to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion three years ago. Trump is expected to address the situation further in his speech to Congress on Tuesday.
