Trump Halts Ukraine Aid Amid Tensions with Zelensky

Following a contentious meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised Trump's confrontational approach, describing it as 'incredibly refreshing.' Leavitt expressed that the encounter highlighted Zelensky's perceived ingratitude towards U.S. support for Ukraine, which has exceeded $100 billion, and criticized him for not being ready to negotiate peace. In response, Zelensky later signaled a willingness to pursue peace negotiations, stating that Ukraine is prepared to work under Trump's leadership to achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict. However, Trump reacted critically to Zelensky's earlier comments suggesting that peace was still a long way off, implying that Zelensky's stance undermined U.S. support. The aftermath of the meeting saw Trump halting military aid to Ukraine, further complicating the diplomatic situation. The overall tension from the meeting prompted a reevaluation of U.S.-Ukraine relations amidst ongoing calls for peace.