Donald Trump Suspends Military Aid to Ukraine, Agreement with Zelensky on Ukrainian Minerals at an Impasse
By Josué Senat · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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In a shocking statement resonating across the global political scene, Donald Trump on Monday ordered a "pause" in U.S. military aid to Ukraine, at a time when the country is embroiled in a fierce war against Russia. This announcement follows a tense altercation at the White House between the former U.S. president and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which occurred three days earlier.
"We are pausing and re-evaluating our aid to ensure it contributes to finding a solution' to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia," a White House official stated.
Earlier on March 3, on his social network Truth Social, Trump touted the merits of the proposed agreement with Ukraine, while specifying that Zelensky would have no choice but to return to Washington to sign this agreement on his terms.
Trump, while asserting that it is still possible for the agreement on these strategic minerals to be signed, demands concessions from Ukraine that he appears ready to firmly impose.
The tone of the former president's message was, to say the least, ironic: "Trump played both sides like a master chess player. Ultimately, Zelensky will have no choice but to concede, because without U.S. support, Ukraine cannot win a prolonged war against Russia. And once American companies have mining operations in Ukraine, Putin will not be able to attack without triggering enormous international consequences."
The U.S. president insisted that Ukraine, in his view, must accept a compromise to avoid prolonging the conflict and risking further human and material losses.
During his visit to London, Zelensky believed "that an agreement ending the war (was) very, very distant," to which Donald Trump responded on Truth Social that it was the worst statement Zelensky could have made, and America would not tolerate it much longer. He believes that Zelensky will not want peace as long as he has America's support.
These comments from Trump come as Ukraine continues to fight against Russian aggression, with international support, including from Europe, which has been crucial for its resistance efforts. Trump's stance on this war could have major consequences for Ukraine and for all of Europe at a time when tensions over a possible war across Europe are increasingly worrying.
