US Halts Military Aid and Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine in Push for Peace Talks with Russia
The Trump administration's suspension of support to Ukraine follows tensions with President Zelenskyy and aims to accelerate negotiations with Moscow.
- The United States has paused intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine for the first time since Russia's 2022 invasion, confirmed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
- The suspension came after a tense meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on February 28.
- U.S. officials, including National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, stated the pause is intended to pressure Ukraine into advancing peace negotiations with Russia.
- Zelenskyy has publicly expressed willingness to negotiate with Russia and praised Trump's leadership, signaling a shift in Ukraine's stance on the conflict.
- Despite the suspension, U.S. officials have hinted at the possibility of resuming aid and intelligence sharing if progress is made in peace talks.
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