**US Suspends Military Aid to Ukraine**
The US has stopped sending military aid to Ukraine. This is part of a plan by President Donald Trump to push the Ukrainian government into talks with Russia.
According to Jason Miller, a senior adviser to President Trump, this move is meant to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into negotiations with Russia. “President Trump is the only person talking about stopping the killing,” Miller said. He added that leaders sometimes use both carrots and sticks to get what they want.
**$1 Billion in Aid Affected**
The US military aid suspension affects over $1 billion in weapons and ammunition deliveries to Ukraine. Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, confirmed that American military aid had been suspended. Polish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pawel Wronski said the US did not consult with any of its NATO allies before making this decision.
**Background**
A heated meeting between Trump, Zelensky, and US Vice President JD Vance on February 28 ended with the cancelation of a planned U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement. Since then, some US officials and Republican lawmakers have criticized Zelensky, even suggesting he should resign.
The US has provided $119.8 billion in aid to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in 2022, including $67.1 billion in military aid.
**Global Reaction**
Oil prices fell by about 2% after the news of the US suspension of military aid to Ukraine. Russian forces launched 99 drones at Ukraine overnight, causing damage and casualties.
European leaders have reacted strongly to the situation, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen saying that this is a moment for Europe to step up.
**US-Russia Relations**
The US has also suspended its cyber operations against Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the new US administration’s changes in foreign policy configurations are positive for Moscow.
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