Trump reportedly pauses all military aid to Ukraine after White House meeting debacle

On the diplomatic front.

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for a halt in American defense support of Ukraine following a dramatic exchange with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House last Friday.

Our Kim Jung-sil has the latest.

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a pause in all military aid to Ukraine just days after the heated confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.

Multiple U.S. media outlets reported on the decision on Monday local time, citing senior administration and military officials.

"An agreement to end the war is still very, very far away, and no one has started all these steps yet."

Trump, who is eager to bring an end to the conflict quickly, slammed the Ukrainian president's remarks shortly after.

"I want to see it end fast. I don't want to see this go on for years and years. He said he thinks the war's going to go on for a long time. And he better not be right about that."

Trump also suggested that if Zelenskyy continues to resist negotiations with Russia, his position may soon be in jeopardy.

"Now, maybe somebody doesn't want to make a deal, and if somebody doesn't want to make a deal, I think that person won't be around very long."

Trump's order reportedly halts over $1 billion in military aid, as he demanded Ukraine demonstrate a commitment to peace talks with Russia.

He has repeatedly called on Zelenskyy to show more gratitude for U.S. aid, while European allies have expressed frustration over the lack of progress in peace talks.

"Clearly, we've had a major U.S.-European break on all of this, something that I think the Russians in their wildest hopes wouldn't have dreamt of before."

Stent warned that this could signal the beginning of a "U.S. exit from Europe."

With the U.S. and European allies at odds, Russia's President Vladimir Putin may look to exploit the diplomatic divide to push for further territorial gains while peace efforts remain stalled.

Meanwhile, French Prime Minister François Bayrou condemned the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, calling it an attempt to force Ukraine into agreeing to a deal with Russia under duress.

This escalating situation has raised significant concerns about the future of the war, and the Western alliance.

Kim Jung-sil, Arirang News.