**US Suspends Military Aid to Ukraine**
The US has stopped sending military aid to Ukraine. This is part of a pressure campaign to get Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to talk with Russia. The move is aimed at pushing Zelensky towards negotiations.
**Shift in Alliances**
This change marks a big shift in the US’s relationship with not only Ukraine but also Europe and the rest of the world. According to Timothy Ash, an expert from Chatham House, this is a “teutonic shift” that no one could have predicted.
**Temporary Pause**
The pause in military aid is temporary and because of the fallout from Zelensky’s heated meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.
**Zelensky Reacts**
President Volodymyr Zelensky said his meeting with Trump “did not go as planned.” He called the outcome “regrettable.”
**Russia’s Invasion**
Russian forces have been launching attacks on Ukraine. They launched 99 drones from Russia overnight, according to Ukraine’s Air Force.
**Oil Prices Fall**
Oil prices fell by about 2% after news of the US aid suspension. This is the lowest price in 12 weeks.
**Ukraine’s Response**
The Ukrainian government said they are ready to step up and respond to Russia’s attacks.
**NATO Not Consulted**
The US did not consult with any NATO allies before suspending military aid to Ukraine, according to a Polish foreign ministry spokesperson.
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