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The United States suspended military aid to Ukraine while Donald Trump seeks to increase pressure on Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make concessions only a few days after the two leaders were public at the White House for Peace talks with Russia.
AssetThe decision of the decision interrupts what was a coherent supply of American military assistance, including weapons in kyiv since Moscow launched its large -scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago.
It comes in the midst of growing tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy because the American president tried to push Ukraine to quickly settle the conflict with Russia.
“The president was clear that he focuses on peace. We also need our partners to be engaged in this goal. We stop and examine our help to ensure that it contributes to a solution, “said a White House official on Monday.
Trump’s decision came after the American president renewed his attacks On the Ukrainian president on social networks and in remarks to journalists in the White House on Monday afternoon, after the dramatic confrontation of the Oval Office on Friday.
“I just think it should be more grateful, because this country has stayed with them through thick and thin,” said Trump about Zelenskyy on Monday. The American president also suggested that the chief of Ukraine could be absent if he fails to conclude an agreement with Moscow.
“It shouldn’t be so difficult to conclude,” added Trump. “It could be done very quickly. Now, maybe someone does not want to conclude an agreement, and if someone does not want to conclude an agreement, I think that person will not be very long. “”
