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Trump stops military aid for Ukraine after a dispute with Zelensky
After an argument in the Oval Office with President Zelensky, Trump decided to suspend military aid for Ukraine. This could have far -reaching consequences for the conflict.
Trump stops military aid for Ukraine after a dispute with Zelensky
In a surprising turn, President Donald Trump decided to temporarily suspend military aid for Ukraine. This was confirmed on Monday by a spokesman for the White House after Trump came to a conclusion on Friday in a sensational exchange with the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj.
Trump exposes military aid
"The president has made it clear that he focuses on peace. We also need the commitment of our partners for this goal," said the spokesman. The suspension concerns all military equipment that is not yet in Ukraine. This is done as a direct reaction to Selenskyj's behavior, which Trump found inappropriate.
Request for apology
The decision to suspend the military aid aims to receive an admission of the tense relationships from Selenskyj after the incident in the Oval Office. Trump and his advisors may hope for a public apology from Selenskyj before advising on a possible continuation of the auxiliary funds or a mineral contract that was about to conclude.
International reactions and consequences
The interruption of help contradicts the traditional European allies of the United States, such as Great Britain and France, who have received their support for Ukraine at the last summit. An American civil servant who is familiar with the situation warned that the effects on the Ukrainian fighters could be felt, especially if the current stocks run out.
Aid packages under bidges
Since the beginning of the war, the bid administration has bundled 74 military aid packages, which were sent directly from the US stocks to Ukraine. These packages included important ammunition and deliveries that quickly came to support. The largest of this aid was almost $ 3 billion.
Political disagreements in the congress
In the congress, the Republican MPs are divided about the continuation of the help for Ukraine. Some, like the Senator Markwayne Mulllin, expressed that American support should only reach a certain limit. He emphasized that American taxpayers are tired of financing the war, especially if there was no clear prospect of peace.
Appeal to the support of Ukraine
On the other hand, Senator Susan Collins criticized the help of the help on Monday by pointing out that the United States should support Ukraine in this critical situation. "It is Ukraine that shed blood," she said, emphasizing the importance of not leaving.
The discussion about military aid for Ukraine remains tense, while the political actors try to determine the best procedure in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment both in the White House and in Congress.