US President Donald Trump has announced a pause on US military assistance to Ukraine, stirring tensions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The US has been Ukraine’s largest supplier of defense aid since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, playing a critical role in diplomatic efforts to back Kyiv against Moscow. The pause follows a series of public criticisms from Trump and his aides, who question Zelenskyy’s commitment to peace negotiations. The US has pledged approximately $86 billion in military aid to Ukraine since 2022. Most of this support has yet to be disbursed, and it is uncertain how Ukraine would manage without it, as Ukrainian forces heavily depend on the advanced weapons provided by the US. While some speculate Europe could bridge the gap, it remains unclear if European military aid commitments could immediately meet Ukraine’s needs. The halt on military aid has sparked criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who see it as a threat to national security and a breach of bipartisan support for Ukraine’s defense efforts.

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