Three days after the heated debate between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump in the White House, the US has announced to stop military aid to Ukraine. According to a Bloomberg report, this order has come into effect immediately. Aid that has not yet reached Ukraine from the US has also been stopped. This includes goods that have reached Poland.
This could affect the aid related to weapons and ammunition worth one billion dollars (8.7 thousand crores). These were to be delivered to Ukraine soon.
Great impact on Ukraine
The effect of stopping aid on Ukraine will be seen in 2 to 4 months. Foreign affairs expert Mark Cancian told CNN that the US decision to stop aid is going to have a great impact on Ukraine. Trump's decision will in a way cripple Ukraine.
Cancian said that stopping US aid means that Ukraine's strength has now halved. Its effect will be visible in two to four months. For now, with the aid received from European countries, Ukraine will remain in the fight for some time.
Ukraine will now have to accept the peace deal
He said that this decision means that Ukraine will now have to accept the peace deal under any circumstances. Cancian warned that the Trump administration can try many more ways to weaken Ukraine.
He said that the US can bring Zelenskyy to his knees by stopping the intelligence provided to Ukraine and stopping the training of the Ukrainian army.
US has been a major supporter of Ukraine
The US has been a major supporter of Ukraine. In the last 3 years, the US has given weapons, ammunition and financial assistance to Ukraine in its conflict against Russia. According to reports, stopping this aid will affect Ukraine's defense capability. Ukraine may face difficulties in maintaining its territory.
The Ukrainian army has been heavily dependent on weapons received from the US, especially cannons, drones and missile systems. After its closure, it will be difficult for Ukraine to respond to Russian attacks. This can lead to Russia occupying some more areas of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy was ready to negotiate with America
Earlier, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy had said on March 3 that he was ready to sign the US-Ukraine minerals deal. During a press briefing in London, Zelenskyy said that he was willing to negotiate with the US even after the debate with US President Donald Trump last week.
Zelenskyy said that the incident that took place in the White House has not benefited America or Ukraine, but only Russian President Putin. He said, 'If I am called for the mineral deal, I will go back to the White House.'
According to a White House official, the aid stopped to Ukraine will not be restored until President Trump is convinced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy really wants peace. At present, neither the US Defense Department nor President Trump has commented on the suspension of military aid to Ukraine.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on 28 February. There was an argument between the two in the Oval Office of the US President. Trump got angry at Zelensky, said- he does not want peace
Bloomberg quoted a Defense Department official as saying that President Trump is reviewing whether Zelenskyy is trying to make peace with Russia. A Trump administration official told that this aid has not been stopped permanently.
After Trump's order, the aid that Ukraine can use only to buy new military hardware directly from American defense companies has also been stopped. There has been no response from President Zelenskyy on the suspension of US aid.
A White House official told CNN that it is clear that the decision was taken due to Zelensky's bad behavior. He said that if Zelensky tries to negotiate to end the war, then perhaps this ban can be lifted.
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