Washington, D.C., February 28, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering ending all military aid to Ukraine following a heated confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, according to a report by The Washington Post (WP), citing a senior Trump administration official.
Tense White House Meeting Ends Abruptly
The meeting, originally scheduled to finalize a mineral trade agreement, quickly devolved into a tense exchange over U.S. military assistance to Ukraine and the conditions for a potential peace deal with Russia.
After 45 minutes of escalating tensions, Trump abruptly ended the meeting, instructing his officials to ask the Ukrainian delegation to leave—a move reportedly opposed by some within his own administration.
Trump Re-Evaluates Ukraine Aid Policy
Since taking office on January 20, 2025, the Trump administration has been divided on its Ukraine aid policy. Initially, there was consideration of halting all military assistance, but weapons shipments approved under the Biden administration continued.
However, following the Oval Office dispute, Trump is now reassessing his stance, raising concerns that future military support could be cut off entirely.
Executive Order Freezing Foreign Aid
On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order freezing foreign aid funding for 90 days, signaling a shift toward a more isolationist foreign policy.
A Reuters report in early February highlighted internal White House debates on whether the U.S. should continue arming Ukraine, with opposing factions within the administration clashing over the issue.
$65.9 Billion in U.S. Aid to Ukraine Since 2022
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. has provided Kyiv with approximately $65.9 billion in military aid, including advanced weaponry, missile defense systems, and financial support for Ukraine’s defense sector.
Zelensky has repeatedly emphasized that continued U.S. military aid is crucial for Ukraine to maintain leverage in peace negotiations with Russia.
What’s Next?
With Trump reportedly considering an end to aid shipments, the future of U.S.-Ukraine military cooperation remains uncertain. The decision could have significant implications for Ukraine’s defense capabilities, as well as broader U.S. foreign policy in Eastern Europe.
Further developments are expected as the White House finalizes its stance on military assistance in the coming weeks.
