BREAKING: Trump halts military aid to Ukraine, media reports

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a suspension of all military aid to Ukraine, escalating pressure on President Volodymyr Zelensky mere days after a heated exchange in the Oval Office cast doubt on U.S. support for Kyiv.

A senior Defense Department official told Bloomberg that all U.S. military assistance to Ukraine is on hold until Trump determines that Ukrainian leaders are making a genuine effort toward peace.

The pause affects not only future aid but also weapons already in transit, including shipments on aircraft and ships, as well as equipment awaiting transfer in Poland.

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The decision follows a contentious meeting between Trump and Zelensky, where disagreements over military aid and Ukraine’s strategic stance reportedly fueled tensions.

This latest move marks a significant shift in Washington’s approach to Ukraine, with Trump signaling that future assistance will be conditional on Kyiv’s actions. The White House has not specified what steps Ukraine must take to restore the flow of military aid, leaving uncertainty over the timeline and conditions for its resumption.