March 4th, 2025

US has suspended all military aid to Ukraine in wake of Trump-Zelenskyy row

The Trump administration has suspended military aid to Ukraine, affecting billions in shipments. Critics argue this undermines Ukraine's defense, while Trump seeks to improve relations with Russia.

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US has suspended all military aid to Ukraine in wake of Trump-Zelenskyy row

The Trump administration has suspended all military aid to Ukraine, halting billions in shipments of ammunition, vehicles, and other military equipment. This decision follows a tense exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where Trump suggested Zelenskyy was "gambling with" a potential third world war and urged him to seek peace with Russia. A senior official indicated that this suspension is not permanent but a pause for review. The move has drawn criticism from Ukrainian officials and advocacy groups, who argue it undermines Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. The U.S. Congress has previously approved significant assistance for Ukraine, totaling $175 billion since the onset of the conflict. The suspension primarily affects aid that had been approved but not yet delivered, with no new aid packages expected in the near future. Trump has also expressed dissatisfaction with Zelenskyy's comments regarding the war's duration, further straining relations. The administration is reportedly considering plans to improve ties with Russia, including easing sanctions, as part of broader diplomatic efforts.

- The U.S. has suspended all military aid to Ukraine amid tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy.

- The decision affects billions in military shipments, including ammunition and vehicles.

- Critics argue the suspension aids Russian interests and pressures Ukraine towards capitulation.

- The U.S. Congress has previously approved substantial assistance for Ukraine since the conflict began.

- Trump is exploring plans to restore relations with Russia and potentially ease sanctions.

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By @beardyw - about 1 month
Its sad to see a nation like the USA make such a mess of diplomacy.
By @gnabgib - about 1 month
Discussion (126 points, 5 hours ago, 78 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43248919

Related: Zelensky leaves White House after angry meeting (2895 points, 3 days ago, 5296 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43208973

By @rzzzwilson - about 1 month
The USA can do what it wants, of course. But it's odd that the USA is aligning with Russia+China when it professes to be "concentrating on China". China is carefully watching how the collective "West" fragments over Ukraine because this wiil be an important point in their decision on whether and when to attack Taiwan. The current USA administration may no longer care about Taiwan. We just have to wait until their attention meanders that way to get a reasoned, cogent statement from them. /s