Pausing military aid is the most damaging move the Trump administration can make to Ukraine’s war effort, and however opaque the immediate practical consequence may be, the psychological impact for Ukrainians has been immense and catastrophic.

The U.S. is pausing all military aid to Ukraine until President Trump determines that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is committed to peace negotiations with Russia, as fallout continues from the extraordinary on-camera clash between the two leaders last week.

We are working on all possible scenarios to protect Ukraine,” said President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose country was looking to European allies for support.