**Ukraine May Not Survive Without US Support, Trump Says**
US President Donald Trump has stated that Ukraine may not survive Russia’s full-scale invasion with or without American support. In an interview with Fox News on March 9, Trump said “Well, it may not survive anyway” when asked about a statement from Polish President Andrezj Duda.
Trump’s comments come as his administration faces scrutiny for its decision to stop providing critical military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. The move has been celebrated by the Kremlin. Trump also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he was not grateful enough for American assistance.
**US Aid Freeze**
The US had frozen military aid to Ukraine after a natural resources deal between the two countries collapsed. While negotiations have resumed, NBC News reported that Trump will not unfreeze the aid even if the deal goes through. The administration wants to see a change in Zelensky’s stance toward peace talks and a willingness to make territorial concessions to Russia.
**Peace Talks**
US and Ukrainian delegations are planning to meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 11 to discuss the framework for a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz suggested that Trump may lift the pause on military aid once peace negotiations are arranged and confidence-building measures are taken.
**Ukraine’s Ongoing Sovereignty**
Trump has previously expressed ambivalence regarding Ukraine’s ongoing sovereignty, saying “Ukraine may be Russian someday.” He stressed that no matter the war’s outcome, the US wants its money back.