Mar 3, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Trump pausing all U.S. military aid to Ukraine

Barak Ravid

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office at the White House on February 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump and Zelensky are meeting today to negotiate a preliminary agreement on sharing Ukraine's mineral resources tha — President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the White House on Feb. 28 in Washington, DC. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

President Trump decided to pause and review all military aid to Ukraine days after the public spat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, two White House officials told Axios.

Why it matters: The decision that was taken after a meeting on Monday between Trump and his senior adviser would increase pressure on Zelensky and create more difficulties for Ukraine's military.

What they're saying: "President Trump has been clear that he is focused on peace," one White House official said.

"We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well. We are pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it is contributing to a solution."

Zoom out: The previous administration sent some $65.9 billion in military assistance to the country since Russia's invasion in February 2022, per the State Department.

Trump had not announced any additional aid since taking office.
Bloomberg first reported on Trump's aid decision.

Go deeper: What military aid the U.S. is still providing Ukraine under Trump

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