US pauses military aid to Ukraine as EU vows to strengthen defense support

By BBC Swahili , Agency

Published at 01:25 PM Mar 04 2025

President Donald Trump, right, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28

Photo: Agencies

President Donald Trump, right, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28

US President Donald Trump has decided to halt all military aid to Ukraine following a tense Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

In response, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has presented a plan to mobilize 800 billion euros ($841.5bn) for European defense, which includes immediate military support for Ukraine.

Trump's decision came after he accused Zelenskyy of not seeking peace as long as he had American backing, a move that could severely impact Ukraine’s efforts to resist Russia’s invasion.

Additionally, Trump announced new tariffs, with a 25% levy on goods from Mexico and Canada set to take effect Tuesday, along with a 10% tariff on Chinese imports.

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