US President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine has yet to demonstrate a genuine willingness to engage in peace negotiations with Russia, raising fresh questions about the future of US military aid to Kiev. Speaking aboard Air Force One ahead of US-Ukrainian discussions in Saudi Arabia, Trump emphasized that while economic cooperation with Ukraine remains a priority, he expects greater commitment from Ukrainian leadership toward brokering a ceasefire.

When asked whether the US would resume military aid to Ukraine if Kiev agreed to a partnership over critical mineral resources, Trump responded cautiously. “I think they will sign the minerals deal. But I want them to want peace. Right now, they haven’t shown it to the extent that they should,” he said. The president added that he expects significant developments in the coming days and remains hopeful that a resolution will be reached.

This statement underscores Trump’s broader approach to the Ukraine-Russia conflict-one that prioritizes diplomacy over continued military confrontation. Unlike his predecessors, Trump has consistently argued that prolonging the war serves neither US interests nor the well-being of the Ukrainian people. He reiterated that achieving a ceasefire is paramount to saving human lives, a position that has sparked debates among both domestic and international stakeholders.

In a notable policy shift, Trump recently suspended all military aid shipments to Ukraine and restricted intelligence sharing with Kiev. This move, interpreted as an attempt to push Ukraine toward the negotiating table, has drawn mixed reactions. Some observers see it as a calculated effort to break the current deadlock, while others view it as........

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