U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of all military aid to Kyiv, increasing pressure on Volodymyr Zelenskyy after their dispute in the Oval Office. Bloomberg reports this, citing its own sources.
An anonymous senior U.S. Defense Department official states that military aid is paused until Ukraine’s representatives demonstrate a “good faith commitment to peace.” The administration will also review the aid to ensure that it “contributes to the resolution of the conflict,” the source said.
Bloomberg writes that Trump’s order applies to all U.S. military equipment not currently in Ukraine. This includes weapons being transported on airplanes and ships or waiting at transit sites in Poland.
The American leader allegedly instructed Pentagon Chief Pete Hagesse to carry out this order. It is not yet clear how many U.S. weapons these measures relate to.
Bloomberg adds that the decision goes beyond the usual suspension of funding, as it jeopardizes the assistance that is already being provided. This concerns the supply of critical ammunition, guided missile systems, anti-tank weapons, etc. Terminating existing contracts with industry may also require Washington to compensate companies that have already worked on orders.
