Trump’s Ukraine Policy Raises Questions as Aid Freeze and Peace Plan Unfold

President Trump’s approach to ending the Ukraine war includes an aid freeze, proposed sanctions on Russia, and a controversial push for negotiations.

President Trump has frozen U.S. aid to Ukraine, severely impacting humanitarian projects and organizations supporting veterans, healthcare, and landmine removal.
Trump has proposed using economic pressure, including tariffs and sanctions on Russia, to force a peace agreement, though specifics of his plan remain unclear.
Ukrainian officials are concerned Trump may push for territorial concessions to Russia, a move Kyiv has firmly opposed as it defends its sovereignty.
Both Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin have expressed willingness to meet Trump, but analysts doubt Putin’s sincerity in negotiating an end to the war.
Russia has maintained battlefield momentum in recent months, with analysts suggesting Putin may use negotiations to delay while continuing military advances.