White House Indicates US Is ‘Reconsidering’ Ukraine Funding
The US has temporarily halted aid to Ukraine as it undergoes a review process, confirmed White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. Read Full Article at RT.com
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President Donald Trump has put US assistance to Ukraine on hold as officials await a genuine peace effort, according to multiple sources.
The White House confirmed the pause in US aid during a press conference on Wednesday, where spokesperson Karoline Leavitt addressed questions about the potential permanence of the aid freeze.
“The National Security Council told me… they paused or they are reconsidering the funding for Ukraine,” Leavitt stated. She elaborated, “It's a pause for a review,” when pressed for further details.
The suspension of military assistance followed a heated meeting last week between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which reportedly escalated into a shouting match. Following this encounter, Trump accused Zelensky of lacking genuine interest in pursuing peace with Russia, claiming that his focus was on getting Washington “signed up and keep fighting.”
In a related development, CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed to Fox Business on Wednesday that US intelligence sharing with Ukraine has also been halted. He indicated that Trump had “asked for a pause” to assess Ukraine's readiness to engage in peace negotiations. Ratcliffe noted that “President Trump had a real question whether… Zelensky was committed to a peace process.”
Regarding the military aid freeze, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz also commented on Fox News, stating that Trump would consider lifting the pause “if we can nail down these negotiations.”
The day prior, Zelensky had shifted his stance after years of rejecting negotiations with Russia, announcing his willingness to pursue an immediate ceasefire in a detailed post on X. He expressed Kiev's readiness to end the conflict through a prompt release of prisoners, a temporary ceasefire, and a ban on long-range strikes against energy and civilian infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Moscow has reiterated its openness to returning to peace negotiations, while highlighting that Zelensky had previously signed a decree banning discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after the conflict escalated in 2022. Russia has emphasized its desire for a permanent, stable peace, deeming any temporary ceasefire unacceptable as it believes this time would merely allow Ukraine to regroup for further conflict.
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
The White House confirmed the pause in US aid during a press conference on Wednesday, where spokesperson Karoline Leavitt addressed questions about the potential permanence of the aid freeze.
“The National Security Council told me… they paused or they are reconsidering the funding for Ukraine,” Leavitt stated. She elaborated, “It's a pause for a review,” when pressed for further details.
The suspension of military assistance followed a heated meeting last week between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which reportedly escalated into a shouting match. Following this encounter, Trump accused Zelensky of lacking genuine interest in pursuing peace with Russia, claiming that his focus was on getting Washington “signed up and keep fighting.”
In a related development, CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed to Fox Business on Wednesday that US intelligence sharing with Ukraine has also been halted. He indicated that Trump had “asked for a pause” to assess Ukraine's readiness to engage in peace negotiations. Ratcliffe noted that “President Trump had a real question whether… Zelensky was committed to a peace process.”
Regarding the military aid freeze, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz also commented on Fox News, stating that Trump would consider lifting the pause “if we can nail down these negotiations.”
The day prior, Zelensky had shifted his stance after years of rejecting negotiations with Russia, announcing his willingness to pursue an immediate ceasefire in a detailed post on X. He expressed Kiev's readiness to end the conflict through a prompt release of prisoners, a temporary ceasefire, and a ban on long-range strikes against energy and civilian infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Moscow has reiterated its openness to returning to peace negotiations, while highlighting that Zelensky had previously signed a decree banning discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after the conflict escalated in 2022. Russia has emphasized its desire for a permanent, stable peace, deeming any temporary ceasefire unacceptable as it believes this time would merely allow Ukraine to regroup for further conflict.
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
