The Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, blocking billions in crucial shipments as the White House piles pressure on Ukraine to sue for peace with Vladimir Putin.
The decision affects deliveries of ammunition, vehicles, and other equipment, including shipments agreed to when Joe Biden was president.
Razom for Ukraine, a Ukrainian advocacy group, said: “By abruptly halting military assistance to Ukraine, President Trump is hanging Ukrainians out to dry and giving Russia the green light to continue marching west. Razom for Ukraine urges the White House to immediately reverse course, resume military aid and pressure Putin to end his horrific invasion.”
Bernie Sanders wrote: “Americans are embarrassed and ashamed that we have a President who says that Ukraine started the war with Russia. We must defend our 250 year tradition of being the Democratic leader of the world, and not turn our backs on a struggling country that is trying to save its people.”
One person wrote: “Trump just joined Russia in slaughtering young Ukrainian soldiers, and stealing Ukrainian land. We are officially part of the Axis of Evil.”
Russian sanctions
It comes as the US is considering easing anti-Russian sanctions amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to restore relations with Moscow, Reuters reports.
According to the media outlet, the White House has asked the State Department and the Treasury Department to compile a list of sanctions that could be eased. This list will be discussed with Russian officials in the coming days as part of negotiations with Moscow to improve diplomatic and economic relations.
Also, the Financial Times reported that the EU fears a possible US decision to lift sanctions against Russia, which could be made by Donald Trump.
At the same time, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently emphasized that it is too early to talk about potentially lifting sanctions on Russia.
Justin Trudeau wrote: “Russia’s war against Ukraine did not start on February 24, 2022. It started over a decade ago — in Crimea. And every day since, Canada has been clear: we stand with the people of Ukraine.”
Joe Walsh wrote: “3 days ago, he publicly bullied Zelensky. Earlier today, he stopped all U.S. cyber operations against Russia. And just now, he paused all military aid to Ukraine. Quit beating around the bush. Trump stands AGAINST the free world. He’s on Putin’s side. He’s doing Putin’s work. Shameful. Traitorous.”
Bernie Sanders added: “Meet Trump’s new best friend, Vladimir Putin. At the heart of Putin’s rule are two forces: corruption & violence. In Putin’s Russia, there is no freedom of speech. Protests are violently suppressed. Dissidents are murdered. And the billionaire oligarchs become even richer.”
