U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a suspension of all military aid to Ukraine, escalating pressure on President Volodymyr Zelensky mere days after a heated exchange in the Oval Office cast doubt on U.S. support for Kyiv.

A senior Defense Department official told Bloomberg that all U.S. military assistance to Ukraine is on hold until Trump determines that Ukrainian leaders are making a genuine effort toward peace.

The pause affects not only future aid but also weapons already in transit, including shipments on aircraft and ships, as well as equipment awaiting transfer in Poland.

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Edit: changed source from Bloomberg to Kyiv Independent b/c there’s no paywall and more detail in the story.

  • Soulg@ani.social
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    Republicans hold the majority in congress, so they’re refusing to push back and are just allowing him to usurp power from them.

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      Thnx for your reply! i understand that, but it seems nothing goes via congress?!

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        Congress is a check and balance to executive power, just like the judicial.

        They are not checking or balancing his power. So they are in effect, impotent.

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          And they don’t care because the White House is occupied by someone on their team. This country fucking sickens me.