The Trump administration has suspended all US military aid to Ukraine, blocking billions in shipments, including ammunition, vehicles and other equipment, a White House official confirmed. The pause affects previously approved aid and comes as the administration pressures Ukraine to negotiate peace with Vladimir Putin. Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he was “gambling with” a third world war and should return “when he is ready for peace.”
A senior official told Fox News that the suspension “is not permanent termination of aid, it’s a pause.” Bloomberg reported that all military equipment not yet in Ukraine would be held back, including weapons in transit. Trump directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to execute the order after a meeting with key officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
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Since Russia’s invasion nearly three years ago, the US has approved $175 billion in aid for Ukraine. Assistance includes military support, budgetary aid, and USAID funds. $31.7 billion in weapons aid has been pledged through presidential drawdown authority (PDA), with most already shipped. However, Trump has not approved any new aid since taking office, and a new congressional package appears unlikely shortly.
Meanwhile, the White House is considering lifting sanctions on Russia as part of a broader effort to restore diplomatic and economic ties. The administration has instructed the State and Treasury Departments to draft a list of sanctions that could be eased. Trump also criticised Zelenskyy for suggesting the war’s end could be “very, very far away,” warning that unless Ukraine accepts peace on US terms, its leadership “won’t be around very long.”
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