The Trump administration has confirmed a pause on U.S. military aid to Ukraine following a heated exchange between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. The dispute, which took place in front of television cameras, underscored growing tensions between Washington and Kyiv over the ongoing war with Russia.
Full video. Things get heated around 40:30.
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A White House official stated Monday that the administration is reviewing the aid to ensure it aligns with broader efforts toward peace. “The president has been clear that he is focused on peace,” the official told CBS News. “We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well. We are pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it is contributing to a solution.”
In addition to suspending military assistance, the administration has also halted intelligence sharing with Ukraine. CIA Director John Ratcliffe and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz confirmed Wednesday that intelligence-sharing efforts had been paused as part of a broader reassessment of U.S. involvement. While critics of the move argue that the decision could significantly weaken Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian forces, Trump administration officials signaled that discussions with Ukraine are ongoing.
“We have taken a step back, and are pausing and reviewing all aspects of this relationship,” Waltz told reporters. The administration has not provided a timeline for when aid and intelligence-sharing may resume or whether any conditions will be attached to future assistance.
🚨🔥Stephen Miller just hit the nail on the HEAD:
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Now, the administration is reportedly preparing to revoke temporary legal protections for approximately 240,000 Ukrainians residing in the United States. According to a Reuters report citing a senior administration official and multiple sources familiar with the matter, the policy change could take effect as early as April. If implemented, the rollback of protections would put hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians at risk of deportation.
The reported shift in U.S. policy toward Ukrainian nationals had been under discussion before last week’s public dispute between Trump and Zelenskyy. It remains unclear whether the White House’s recent moves regarding military aid and intelligence-sharing will impact the final decision on Ukrainian immigration status.
🚨🇺🇸TRUMP TO REVOKE LEGAL STATUS FOR 240,000 UKRAINIANS WHO FLED WAR
This is part of a broader rollback of Biden-era parole programs, impacting over 1.8 million migrants—including Afghans who aided US forces.
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The developments in Washington come as European leaders gather in Brussels for crisis talks on security measures amid concerns over Russia’s military actions. Among the topics under discussion is the potential expansion of France’s nuclear deterrent as a means of reinforcing European defense capabilities.
Meanwhile, the United Kingdom announced a new £30 million missile agreement on Wednesday to supply Ukraine with additional weaponry aimed at countering Russian naval operations in the Black Sea. The agreement signals continued British support for Ukraine at a time when U.S. backing appears to be in flux.
While the Trump administration has framed the pause in aid as part of a broader push for diplomatic solutions, international reactions have varied, with European allies moving to reinforce their commitments to Ukraine. The White House has not provided further details on how long the review process will take or what conditions Ukraine must meet to see aid restored.
