Donald Trump is set to discuss on March 3 the potential suspension or complete cancellation of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, including weapons pledged by the Biden administration, according to The New York Times (NYT), which cited an unnamed source.
The report follows a heated exchange between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Feb. 28, which derailed plans for a natural resources treaty between the two nations.
A senior administration official told NYT that Trump will meet with his top national security aides, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, to review and potentially take action on a range of Ukraine policy options.
The key issue on the table is whether to halt or cancel U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, including recent shipments of ammunition and equipment authorized under Biden.
Zelensky has repeatedly urged the U.S. to continue sending weapons, arguing that Ukraine needs strong military support to bolster its position in future peace talks with Russia.
While the Trump administration has not approved new arms shipments, it has not yet blocked deliveries authorized by the Biden administration.
Earlier reports from Reuters indicated that Trump officials remain divided on whether to continue military support for Kyiv.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the U.S. has sent $65.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine. However, on his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order freezing foreign aid funding for 90 days.
Meanwhile, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on March 2 that European nations—including the U.K. and France—are forming a “coalition of the willing” to push for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
“For any coalition to succeed, Europe must have strong U.S. backing,” Starmer said during a press conference in London.
“Not every nation will feel able to contribute, but that can’t mean we sit back. Instead, those willing will intensify planning now with real urgency,” he added.
“The U.K. is prepared to back this with boots on the ground and planes in the air. This is not a moment for more talk… If you want to preserve the peace, you have to defend the peace.”
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