US Halts Military Aid to Ukraine Amidst Commitment to Peace Review

The United States has paused all current military aid to Ukraine, effective immediately. Senior U.S. officials confirmed the halt, stating the action is to allow for a review to ensure the aid contributes to a resolution. A Defense Department official indicated the freeze includes equipment in transit, whether on aircraft, ships, or waiting in transit areas in Poland. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been directed to implement the pause. The suspension will remain until President Trump determines that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other leaders demonstrate a commitment to peace. The decision follows an Oval Office dispute with President Zelenskiy. The move has drawn criticism, with some denouncing it as reckless and a threat to national security.