**US Puts Pause on Military Aid to Ukraine**
The US has stopped sending military aid to Ukraine, sparking shock and concern in the country. Ukrainian politicians have called it a “dangerous situation”.
Oleksandr Merezhko, who chairs the Ukrainian parliament’s foreign affairs committee, said the pause will have serious consequences soon. He warned that the impact could be felt on the ground within days.
**Why Did the US Stop Military Aid?**
A White House official told the BBC that the US is pausing its military aid to “ensure that it is contributing to a solution”. The official added that President Donald Trump wants peace and needs partners who are committed to this goal.
**Ukrainian Reactions**
Some Ukrainian MPs have described the decision as “disastrous” and “catastrophic”. Merezhko said it looks like siding with Russia, which Ukraine is fighting against. He appealed to President Trump not to play with these dangerous issues because lives are at stake.
Ukrainian advocacy groups have also spoken out against the US decision. One group accused Trump of hanging Ukrainians out to dry and giving Russia a green light to march west.
**Consequences**
The pause in military aid is a major blow to Ukraine, which depends on these supplies to fight against Russian forces. The last time this happened, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country lost lives and land as a result.
**International Reactions**
Reactions from Ukraine’s European allies have started coming in. France‘s Europe minister, Benjamin Haddad, said the pause makes peace more remote because it strengthens Russia’s hand on the ground.