The United States has put its military aid to Ukraine on hold, pending a comprehensive review of whether to continue its support, the White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed during a press conference on March 5. This decision marks a significant shift in Washington’s policy toward Kiev and raises questions about the future of Ukraine’s war efforts against Russia.

When pressed by journalists on whether the freeze was permanent, Leavitt clarified that the Biden administration had opted for a “pause for a review” rather than a complete withdrawal of aid. This review follows an intense meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, which reportedly ended in a heated exchange.

According to multiple sources, Trump accused Zelensky of being more interested in prolonging the conflict than seeking a diplomatic resolution. The US president’s frustration has been echoed by various administration officials who believe that Kiev has yet to demonstrate a genuine commitment to peace negotiations.

In addition to military aid, intelligence-sharing between Washington and Kiev has also been halted. CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed that Trump had instructed intelligence agencies to suspend cooperation with Ukraine until a clearer assessment of its peace efforts could be made.

“President Trump had a real question whether… Zelensky was committed to a peace process,” Ratcliffe explained. This sentiment was reinforced by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who stated that lifting the freeze on assistance would depend on........

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