US Temporarily Halts Military Aid to Ukraine to Pressure Peace Talks

US envoy Keith Kellogg defends the decision as a strategic move to push Ukraine towards signing a resource deal and engaging in negotiations.

US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that the halt in military aid to Ukraine is aimed at compelling its leadership to engage in peace negotiations with Russia.
Kellogg described the decision as a temporary measure, emphasizing it was not a permanent withdrawal of US support.
He criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for misjudging the situation and failing to finalize a proposed resource agreement with the US.
Kellogg praised Russia's willingness to negotiate, mentioning recent discussions between US and Russian officials, including a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
The suspension of aid has also reportedly affected allied support and intelligence sharing, creating additional pressure on Ukraine to comply with US demands.