The U.S. halting all military assistance to Ukraine…

In the last week, the U.S. government has taken several significant measures against the Zelensky government in Ukraine:

1. Suspension of Military Aid: Following a heated Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the U.S. halted all military assistance to Ukraine. This decision affects hundreds of millions of dollars in weapons that were in the process of being sent to Ukraine167.

2. Intelligence Sharing Pause: The U.S. also stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, which has impacted Ukraine’s ability to receive warnings about Russian aerial strikes28.

3. Conditions for Resuming Aid: The Trump administration has indicated that military aid might be reinstated if Ukraine demonstrates a commitment to peace talks and takes confidence-building measures. Zelensky has expressed regret over the clash and a willingness to work towards peace under Trump’s leadership46.

4. Planned Meeting: Despite tensions, U.S. and Ukrainian delegations are scheduled to meet next week to discuss potential steps towards a peace agreement. The meeting aims to establish a framework for a ceasefire and may involve discussions on a minerals deal that would give the U.S. control over Ukrainian mineral resources245.

5. Shift in Sanctions Policy: While the U.S. has been critical of Russia, there are reports that the Trump administration might ease sanctions as part of a deal to end the war in Ukraine. However, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that the U.S. is prepared to impose harsher sanctions if needed to pressure Russia into negotiations36.