US suspends all military aid to Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy row | First Thing
The drastic move came as JD Vance claimed that attracting US economic interest to Ukraine was the country's best bet at security. Plus, the date by which the majority of adults globally will be overweight
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The Trump administration has halted all US military aid to Ukraine, blocking the delivery of ammunition, vehicles, and other equipment as it puts pressure on Kyiv to agree to a peace deal.
What has the vice-president, JD Vance, said? That the US having financial interest in Ukraine is the best way to guarantee the country's security. The comments come amid the minerals deal Washington wants Kyiv to sign.
How do Americans feel about Ukraine? 52% of Americans said they personally support" Ukraine, while only 4% of back Russia, a poll last week found. Forty-four per cent said they did not support either. A separate poll conducted after the confrontation found that 49% said Trump and JD Vance had a stronger argument over the value of diplomacy with Russia. The 2Way poll also found that 62% thought Zelenskyy's remarks at the White House were offensive - and 55% said Ukraine needed to negotiate an end the war.
What about Mexico? The country's president is expected to announce her response on Tuesday morning.
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