**Trump Won’t Resume Military Aid to Ukraine**
US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he won’t resume providing military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, even if they sign a minerals deal. This was reported by NBC News on March 9.
**Meetings in Saudi Arabia**
A meeting between US and Ukrainian delegations is planned for March 11 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They will discuss the framework for a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. Trump wants to see a change in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s stance towards peace talks with Russia.
**Trump’s Demands**
The US president reportedly wants Zelensky to make concessions such as giving up occupied territories to Russia. He also wants Zelensky to take steps towards elections in Ukraine and possibly step down. This comes amid rising tensions between Ukraine and the US.
**Previous Confrontation**
A confrontation between Trump and Zelensky occurred on February 28 at a meeting in the White House Oval Office. Trump insulted Zelensky, and he returned to Ukraine without signing a minerals agreement. Since then, Washington has halted its military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
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