Washington Post: Trump considering ending all military aid to Ukraine, per senior official

[Morrison71]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/28/trump-presidency-news/#link-U4SPRIDWBNBPZBXDLEHMNTMD7E

The Trump administration is considering ending all ongoing shipments of military aid to Ukraine in response to President Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks in the Oval Office on Friday and his perceived intransigence in the peace process, a senior administration official told The Washington Post.

The decision, if made, would apply to billions of dollars of radars, vehicles, ammunition and missiles awaiting shipment to Ukraine through the presidential drawdown authority, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive topic.

The consideration of withholding arms for Ukraine as it fends off a full-scale invasion from Russia underscores the dramatic plunge in relations between the erstwhile allies after the contentious Oval Office exchange between Zelensky, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

The official pushed back on the notion that Trump and Vance's confrontation with Zelensky was premeditated and noted that efforts were made to strike a more positive tone in planning ahead of the meeting as indicated by Trump's dropping of his accusation that Zelensky is a "dictator."

 

[Morrison71]

This was going to be the case no matter what happened in that meeting. Anyone with a brain should have understood that.

 

[onlyTheObvious]

Surprise Zelensky even agreed to meet. He had to know or perhaps he felt it was necessary to galvanize Europe.

 

[h-hawk]

Only trump would stop the flow of arms that are already authorized. What a tool.

 

[Colonoscopy]

Shocking.

 

[MitchLL]

Trump needs to disappear.

 

[GolfHacker1]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/28/trump-presidency-news/#link-U4SPRIDWBNBPZBXDLEHMNTMD7E

The Trump administration is considering ending all ongoing shipments of military aid to Ukraine in response to President Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks in the Oval Office on Friday and his perceived intransigence in the peace process, a senior administration official told The Washington Post.

The decision, if made, would apply to billions of dollars of radars, vehicles, ammunition and missiles awaiting shipment to Ukraine through the presidential drawdown authority, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive topic.

The consideration of withholding arms for Ukraine as it fends off a full-scale invasion from Russia underscores the dramatic plunge in relations between the erstwhile allies after the contentious Oval Office exchange between Zelensky, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

The official pushed back on the notion that Trump and Vance's confrontation with Zelensky was premeditated and noted that efforts were made to strike a more positive tone in planning ahead of the meeting as indicated by Trump's dropping of his accusation that Zelensky is a "dictator."

He won't, but I hope he does.

 

[lucas80]

With Trump it's always the comically obvious answer that he's self conscious. He brags about being super rich because he's leveraged to the gills. He brags about being super smart because he's a dummy. He brags about being a big deal socially because the actual rich and famous laugh at him, and the real movers and shakers in NYC always looked down on him as some slob from Queens that ran low rent apartments. And, he's a pussy. So, when he is confronted by a guy like Zelensky who has exhibited amazing personal courage, Trump lashes out because he looks so weak in comparison.

 

[Jerome Silberman]

Someone should tell GOP Congressional members that they have the ability to impeach someone from their own party.

It's completely within their power and authority.

 

[MitchLL]

Someone should tell GOP Congressional members that they have the ability to impeach someone from their own party.

It's completely within their power and authority.

The current Republican Party is a collection of spineless politicians.
They value their positions more than they value serving their constituents.

The threat of a primary challenge in the next election cycle terrifies most of them.
The only ones who have shown any morality are the ones not seeking reelection.
Cowards.

 

[seminole97]

The threat of a primary challenge in the next election cycle terrifies most of them.
The only ones who have shown any morality are the ones not seeking reelection.

In a democracy, should the representatives concern themselves with what voters think?

 

[TC Nole OX]

This was going to be the case no matter what happened in that meeting. Anyone with a brain should have understood that.

Yep

 

[lucas80]

Someone should tell GOP Congressional members that they have the ability to impeach someone from their own party.

It's completely within their power and authority.

And risk their job by having a primary challenger funded by Eloon?

 

[Tiny Hands Trump]

Someone should tell GOP Congressional members that they have the ability to impeach someone from their own party.

It's completely within their power and authority.

They had the opportunity in 2020 and 2021 with both impeachments. They chose to tuck their dicks between their legs and kiss Trump's ass. Every last one of them is a piece of human garbage.

 

[Randon]

It's time for Ukraine to demand that the US be removed from any peace negotiations. With such a pro-Putin administration it makes absolutely no sense for the US to be participating.

 

[Morrison71]

They had the opportunity in 2020 and 2021 with both impeachments. They chose to tuck their dicks between their legs and kiss Trump's ass. Every last one of them is a piece of human garbage.

 

[NoWokeBloke]

What a glorious day this has been! I haven't had this much fun since election night. Thanks HROT.

 

[BrianNole777]

With Trump it's always the comically obvious answer that he's self conscious. He brags about being super rich because he's leveraged to the gills. He brags about being super smart because he's a dummy. He brags about being a big deal socially because the actual rich and famous laugh at him, and the real movers and shakers in NYC always looked down on him as some slob from Queens that ran low rent apartments. And, he's a pussy. So, when he is confronted by a guy like Zelensky who has exhibited amazing personal courage, Trump lashes out because he looks so weak in comparison.

I think Trump primarily hates Zelensky because he tried to blackmail him in 2019 for dirt on Biden, failed and was impeached for it.

 

[seminole97]

It's time for Ukraine to demand that the US be removed from any peace negotiations. With such a pro-Putin administration it makes absolutely no sense for the US to be participating.

US doesn’t have be to in any negotiations.

They can just take a position like Mexico, resume normal trade and wish everyone the best.

 

[HawkNester]

What a glorious day this has been! I haven't had this much fun since election night. Thanks HROT.

Another Russian bot.

 

[uihawk82]

It's time for Ukraine to demand that the US be removed from any peace negotiations. With such a pro-Putin administration it makes absolutely no sense for the US to be participating.

Well Ukraine needs to get Europe's/Nato assurance that they will help with arms and aid. Then Prez Zel needs to say no peace deal unless they are involved and there are super durable peace guarantees and getting russia to back off some or all of Ukraine's territory.

 

[Tiny Hands Trump]

It's time for Ukraine to demand that the US be removed from any peace negotiations. With such a pro-Putin administration it makes absolutely no sense for the US to be participating.

The proper response from Ukraine is to also state they'll be building nuclear weapons.

 

[pjhawk]

 

[jonesy5960]

In a democracy, should the representatives concern themselves with what voters think?

We barely have a functional democracy anymore. When less than 20% of eligible voters participating in primaries and only around 15% of general elections being competitive anymore, centrist candidates that represent the majority of the citizenry have virtually no chance to get elected today.

 

[HawkCat]

With Trump it's always the comically obvious answer that he's self conscious. He brags about being super rich because he's leveraged to the gills. He brags about being super smart because he's a dummy. He brags about being a big deal socially because the actual rich and famous laugh at him, and the real movers and shakers in NYC always looked down on him as some slob from Queens that ran low rent apartments. And, he's a pussy. So, when he is confronted by a guy like Zelensky who has exhibited amazing personal courage, Trump lashes out because he looks so weak in comparison.

I would give this a thousand likes if possible. Spot on.

 

[ISUBryce]

It's time for Ukraine to demand that the US be removed from any peace negotiations. With such a pro-Putin administration it makes absolutely no sense for the US to be participating.

If we pull all support there is no reason why we should have any input.

 

[seminole97]

We barely have a functional democracy anymore. When less than 20% of eligible voters participating in primaries and only around 15% of general elections being competitive anymore, centrist candidates that represent the majority of the citizenry have virtually no chance to get elected today.

Is democracy broken because we don't expect CA to elect a Republican Senator?

 

[jonesy5960]

Is democracy broken because we don't expect CA to elect a Republican Senator?

No. I could give you more details to explain it further but I don't have nearly enough time or patience for that.

 

[hawkeyetraveler]

We didn’t need a fancy Wapo reporter to tell us this. We have known it since the campaign trail. Today just cemented it,

 

[Odinorske]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/28/trump-presidency-news/#link-U4SPRIDWBNBPZBXDLEHMNTMD7E

The Trump administration is considering ending all ongoing shipments of military aid to Ukraine in response to President Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks in the Oval Office on Friday and his perceived intransigence in the peace process, a senior administration official told The Washington Post.

The decision, if made, would apply to billions of dollars of radars, vehicles, ammunition and missiles awaiting shipment to Ukraine through the presidential drawdown authority, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive topic.

The consideration of withholding arms for Ukraine as it fends off a full-scale invasion from Russia underscores the dramatic plunge in relations between the erstwhile allies after the contentious Oval Office exchange between Zelensky, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

The official pushed back on the notion that Trump and Vance's confrontation with Zelensky was premeditated and noted that efforts were made to strike a more positive tone in planning ahead of the meeting as indicated by Trump's dropping of his accusation that Zelensky is a "dictator."

Fine with me. It seems most of Europe is supportive of Zelensky. Let them carry 100% of the war effort from now on.

 

[stanzithemanzi12]

It's time for Ukraine to demand that the US be removed from any peace negotiations. With such a pro-Putin administration it makes absolutely no sense for the US to be participating.

Then we should demand our $350B back.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

This was going to be the case no matter what happened in that meeting. Anyone with a brain should have understood that.

You ready to saddle up and hit the dirt, stud?!

 

[Tom Paris]

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Trump knocked us off the pedestal in a month. I don’t think I will be ever to forgive his voters.

 

[BGHAWK]

Then we should demand our $350B back.

It wasn't #350B just because trump said it was, because trump is a liar and lied about that. That's what he does and his cult members repeat it because they are in a cult.

 

[BGHAWK]

You ready to saddle up and hit the dirt, stud?!

any other stupid questions?

 

[pjhawk]

What a glorious day this has been! I haven't had this much fun since election night. Thanks HROT.

Did your other 27 handles also have a good day? Spraying your laugh emoji's like snot all over the board.

 

[Firekirknow]

Trump knocked us off the pedestal in a month. I don’t think I will be ever to forgive his voters.

It’s half the country. They were conned. People wanted something to believe in. The Dem party is crap so they hopped on the train. Now they are cornered. I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself if I voted for him. They are going to have to own it and that will suck. They were dead wrong. He isn’t going to MAGA. Let’s forgive them

 

[BGHAWK]

I agree with most of what you posted except I don't believe the Democrat party is crap. They have problems and need some change. We're seeing what a crap party is right now in real time.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/28/trump-presidency-news/#link-U4SPRIDWBNBPZBXDLEHMNTMD7E

The Trump administration is considering ending all ongoing shipments of military aid to Ukraine in response to President Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks in the Oval Office on Friday and his perceived intransigence in the peace process, a senior administration official told The Washington Post.

The decision, if made, would apply to billions of dollars of radars, vehicles, ammunition and missiles awaiting shipment to Ukraine through the presidential drawdown authority, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive topic.

The consideration of withholding arms for Ukraine as it fends off a full-scale invasion from Russia underscores the dramatic plunge in relations between the erstwhile allies after the contentious Oval Office exchange between Zelensky, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

The official pushed back on the notion that Trump and Vance's confrontation with Zelensky was premeditated and noted that efforts were made to strike a more positive tone in planning ahead of the meeting as indicated by Trump's dropping of his accusation that Zelensky is a "dictator."

That’d be a disaster for Ukraine.

There are certain systems and support for those systems that only the US can provide.

Hope we, at the very least, keep selling them those systems and support or they’re going to run into problems pretty quickly. The Europeans can’t fill those gaps.

 

[BGHAWK]

trump and his lackey vance attack Zelensky so they feel the need to punish Ukraine. trump making more of an ass out of himself than usual, and that's hard for him to do.