Trump's demands may halt the US aid resumption to Ukraine
NBC News reports that Donald Trump anticipates more than just a mineral agreement to resume aid for Ukraine. Kyiv will likely need to accept concessions it has so far deemed unacceptable.
President Donald Trump has outlined his expectations for Ukraine beyond signing a mineral agreement with the USA. According to NBC News, Trump wants Ukraine to alter its approach to peace talks, including considering territorial concessions to Russia.
Trump expects that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will take steps towards holding elections and contemplate resigning from office. Elections in Ukraine are currently suspended due to the state of war that has been ongoing since the Russian invasion in 2022.
Harsh conditions from the USA. This will be painful for Ukraine
White House National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes highlighted that Ukraine has made positive progress, and upcoming meetings in Saudi Arabia could bring further advancements toward ending the war.
Republicans in Congress are urging the White House to resume aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Hopefully, this process will restart as early as next week, particularly after Zelensky declares readiness for negotiations.
Despite the pause in American aid, Ukraine continues to receive defensive information that assists in defending against attacks. However, the absence of detailed intelligence hinders Ukraine's offensive operations.
European allies are endeavouring to fill the gap caused by the suspension of American supplies. On Saturday, Denmark announced that eight Nordic and Baltic countries had decided to intensify Ukraine's rearmament.
