Trump puts military aid to Ukraine on hold

President Donald Trump has paused military support to Ukraine, as stated by an anonymous official from the US Department of Defense to Bloomberg. Trump administration will resume support once the Ukrainian leaders show a willingness to pursue peace. The pause was revealed following a contentious meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyj, where Trump accused Zelenskyj of ‘playing with World War III.’ Vice President J.D. Vance questioned Zelenskyj’s gratitude towards the US aid, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Zelenskyj should apologize to Trump. Zelenskyj avoids discussing an apology but expresses openness to future talks with Trump to ‘solve real issues’ and acknowledges Ukraine’s gratitude for US support during the war.