The Trump administration is halting military aid to Ukraine in order to review its effectiveness in promoting peace in the region. The decision comes after a contentious meeting in the Oval Office where President Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for not being grateful for the aid provided by the U.S. since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Trump later criticized Zelenskyy on social media and in a press conference, accusing him of disrespecting the U.S. and overplaying his hand in seeking peace. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in Russia occupying around 20% of Ukrainian territory. Leading up to the meeting, Trump falsely claimed that Ukraine was responsible for the invasion and referred to Zelenskyy as a dictator, prompting Zelenskyy to suggest that Trump was influenced by Russian disinformation. Despite the strained relations, Zelenskyy stated that he is still open to signing a deal allowing the U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare-earth minerals and believes that the relationship between the two countries can be salvaged. The Trump administration had expected Zelenskyy to sign the minerals deal during his visit to the U.S. last week.
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