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Trump orders pause of US military aid to Ukraine amid frustration with Zelenskyy
By Karah Rucker (Anchor), Diane Duenez (Weekend Managing Editor), Jake Larsen (Video Editor)
- President Trump has directed a pause to U.S. assistance to Ukraine as Trump seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in peace talks with Russia.
- Zelenskyy reportedly stated that an agreement to end the war is still far away, which Trump criticized.
- Tensions arose after a contentious Oval Office meeting where Zelenskyy requested more security guarantees but refused to sign a mineral deal.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a pause on military assistance with Ukraine, multiple news agencies are reporting. The decision comes days after following a contentious Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, Feb. 28.
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Bias Summary
- Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's comments about the war's end, calling it "the worst statement that could have been made" and warned that the U.S. would "not put up" with such rhetoric much longer.
- In a tense White House meeting, Trump accused Zelenskyy of being disrespectful and ungrateful for U.S. support, suggesting he should be "more appreciative" of military aid.
- Former Polish leader Lech Walesa and other dissidents condemned Trump's treatment of Zelenskyy, emphasizing gratitude to Ukraine's soldiers amid concerns about U.S. support for Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy expressed hope for U.S. support in peace talks but acknowledged that an agreement to end the war is still very distant.
- No summary available because of a lack of coverage.
- Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his statement that peace is "very, very far away" and called it the "worst statement" possible.
- Trump asserted that the U.S. will "not put up with" Zelenskyy's stance and claimed that this individual does not want there to be peace as long as he has America's backing.
- The White House is seeking a public apology from Zelenskyy following a contentious meeting, which included Sen. Lindsey Graham suggesting that he should resign.
- Trump's comments followed Zelenskyy's meetings with European leaders, where they indicated they could not act without U.S. support.
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highlight Trump’s accusation that Zelenskyy is disrespectful and ungrateful, emphasizing that a lack of gratitude undermines U.S. support.
Media outlets on the right
emphasize Trump’s demand for a public apology from Zelenskyy, portraying an even more aggressive tone regarding peace negotiations.
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“President Trump has been clear that he is focused on peace,” a White House official told Axios. “We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well. We are pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it is contributing to a solution.”
The decision comes after Trump expressed his frustration with President Zelenskyy on Monday, March 3. Trump had indicated that the U.S. may soon lose patience with the Ukrainian leader.
Speaking to reporters, Trump referenced an Associated Press article in which Zelenskyy reportedly stated, “An agreement to end the war is still very, very far away, and no one has started all these steps yet. The peace that we foresee in the future must be just, honest, and most importantly, sustainable.”
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What did Trump say?
In response, Trump said, “President Zelenskyy supposedly made a statement today on AP, I’m not a big fan of AP, so maybe it was an incorrect statement, but he said he thinks the war is going to go on for a long time, and he better not be right about that. That’s all I’m saying.”
Trump later posted on Truth Social, “This guy doesn’t want there to be peace as long as he has America’s backing, and Europe, in the meeting they had with Zelenskyy, stated flatly that they cannot do the job without the U.S.”
Why is the relationship between Trump and Zelenskyy strained?
Tensions between the two leaders have been strained since a contentious meeting in the Oval Office on Friday, Feb. 28. The disagreement was reportedly sparked by Zelenskyy’s request for more security guarantees in exchange for a mineral deal. Zelenskyy refused to sign the deal, which Trump described as “disrespectful.”
Trump is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on the night of Tuesday, March 4.
Tags: Associated Press, Donald Trump, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Ukraine aid, United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, White House
[Karah Rucker]
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SAYS AMERICA ISN’T GOING TO PUT UP WITH UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VLADAMIR ZELENSKYY MUCH LONGER.
[Donald Trump]
“President Zelenskyy supposedly made a statement today on AP, I’m not a big fan of AP, so maybe it was an incorrect statement, but he said he thinks the war is going to go on for a long time and he better not be right about that. That’s all I’m saying.”
[Karah Rucker]
ON MONDAY, THE PRESIDENT SPOKE TO THE PRESS… MAKING REFERENCE TO AN ARTICLE BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
IN THAT ARTICLE… ZELENSKYY IS QUOTED AS SAYING.
[Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy]
“An agreement to end the war is still very, very far away, and no one has started all these steps yet. The peace that we foresee in the future must be just, honest, and most importantly, sustainable,”
[Karah Rucker]
THE PRESIDENT RESPONDED IMMEDIATELY ON TRUTH SOCIAL:
“This guy doesn’t want there to be peace as long as he has America’s backing and, Europe, in the meeting they had with Zelenskyy, stated flatly that they cannot do the job without the U.S.”
“TENSIONS REMAIN FOLLOWING THE OVAL OFFICE MEETING FRIDAY — WHERE ZELENSKY WANTED MORE SECURITY GUARANTEES FROM THE U.S. TO WHICH THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT CALLED “DISRESPECTFUL” — RESULTING IN NO SIGNED MINERALS AGREEMENT AND ZELENSKY’S DEPARTURE.
PRESIDENT TRUMP DELIVERS A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS TUESDAY NIGHT.
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Bias Summary
- Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's comments about the war's end, calling it "the worst statement that could have been made" and warned that the U.S. would "not put up" with such rhetoric much longer.
- In a tense White House meeting, Trump accused Zelenskyy of being disrespectful and ungrateful for U.S. support, suggesting he should be "more appreciative" of military aid.
- Former Polish leader Lech Walesa and other dissidents condemned Trump's treatment of Zelenskyy, emphasizing gratitude to Ukraine's soldiers amid concerns about U.S. support for Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy expressed hope for U.S. support in peace talks but acknowledged that an agreement to end the war is still very distant.
- No summary available because of a lack of coverage.
- Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his statement that peace is "very, very far away" and called it the "worst statement" possible.
- Trump asserted that the U.S. will "not put up with" Zelenskyy's stance and claimed that this individual does not want there to be peace as long as he has America's backing.
- The White House is seeking a public apology from Zelenskyy following a contentious meeting, which included Sen. Lindsey Graham suggesting that he should resign.
- Trump's comments followed Zelenskyy's meetings with European leaders, where they indicated they could not act without U.S. support.
Bias Comparison
Media outlets on the left
highlight Trump’s accusation that Zelenskyy is disrespectful and ungrateful, emphasizing that a lack of gratitude undermines U.S. support.
Media outlets on the right
emphasize Trump’s demand for a public apology from Zelenskyy, portraying an even more aggressive tone regarding peace negotiations.
Report an issue with this comparison
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Center
15
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27
Last Updated
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