The Trump administration has halted U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the White House confirmed on Monday, following a tense meeting between President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
A White House official told CBS News that the administration is reviewing the aid to ensure it contributes to peace efforts. “We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well,” the official stated.
The U.S. has been a key arms supplier to Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion, but Trump’s return to office has marked a shift in policy. During Friday’s meeting, Trump told Zelenskyy to negotiate a ceasefire with Russia or risk losing U.S. support, while Vance accused the Ukrainian president of lacking diplomatic efforts. The meeting ended abruptly, leaving a planned U.S.-Ukraine economic and minerals agreement unsigned.
Since Trump took office in January, the administration has not sent any new aid packages, despite having $3.85 billion in drawdown authority. Additionally, $1.5 billion in foreign military financing for Ukraine is under review by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Following the dispute, Zelenskyy met with European and Canadian leaders in London, stressing the need for Western security guarantees. Trump later criticized Zelenskyy on social media, accusing him of resisting peace efforts.
Trump’s stance has drawn criticism from some GOP lawmakers, including Senator Susan Collins, who reaffirmed her support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Senator Mike Rounds called for the resumption of security agreements and mineral deals with Kyiv.
The administration has also initiated backchannel discussions with Russia. Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, without Ukrainian representation, to explore a pathway to ending the conflict.
