US suspends military aid to Ukraine

US suspends all military aid to Ukraine in wake of Trump-Zelenskyy row

Decision affects ammunition, vehicles and other equipment including weapons in transit. The Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, blocking billions in ...

The Guardian - 6h

Trump Suspends Military Aid to Ukraine After Oval Office Blowup

The directive, which takes effect immediately, affects more than $1 billion in arms and ammunition in the pipelines and on order.

The New York Times - 5h

The human cost of suspending $43bn of US aid

The suspension of billions in US funding has brought the fight against Aids screeching to a halt

Financial Times - 5d

Trump administration pauses military aid to Ukraine

CBS News has confirmed that the Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine. Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest.

CBS News - 8h

Trump administration pauses U.S. military aid to Ukraine

The U.S. has been a key supplier of weapons for Ukraine as it continues to fend off the invasion launched by Russia three years ago.

CBS News - 6h

Trump orders a 'pause' on military aid to Ukraine

Trump directs administration to "pause" military aid to Ukraine after contentious Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, two White House officials said.

ABC News - 58m

FirstFT: Trump pressures Ukraine with military aid freeze

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump confirms Canada, Mexico tariffs and global government borrowing to hit record

Financial Times - 3h

Estonia promises military aid worth €100 million for Ukraine

Yahoo News - Feb. 23

Future of military aid to Ukraine, minerals deal uncertain, sources say

Ukrainian officials reached out to senior White House officials desperate to get the deal back on track, but President Trump was unwilling to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy further ...

CBS News - 3d

Starmer to warn Trump that peace in Ukraine needs US military cover

UK prime minister heads for Washington as president reiterates need for Europe to provide the security for Kyiv

Financial Times - 5d

Keir Starmer to press Donald Trump on US military back-up to Ukraine

Also in today’s newsletter, what lawyers are saying about the US president’s ‘gold card’ visa scheme

Financial Times - 4d

Can Europe deter Russia in Ukraine without US military?

Donald Trump will not get involved in security guarantees for Ukraine, but can Europe fill the gap?

BBC News - 3d

Trump orders pause on military aid to Ukraine in the wake of Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy

The move comes as Trump ramps up his attacks on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. financial support for Ukraine's war against Russia.

NBC News - 6h

Trump orders pause on military aid to Ukraine in wake of Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy

The Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine, according to two U.S. officials, following last week's public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

NBC News - 5h

BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.

BBC News - 6d

Fact-checking Trump's claims on amount of US aid to Ukraine

President Donald Trump, as he navigates the Russia-Ukraine war, is making false claims about the amount of aid the U.S. has given to support Ukraine.

ABC News - 5d

Can Europe fill the gap now the US has paused military support for Ukraine?

America has withdrawn its military support for Ukraine, how big of a hole does it leave?

BBC News - 2h

UK suspends aid to Rwanda over eastern DR Congo conflict

Keir Starmer’s government warns of further sanctions unless Kigali withdraws troops from its east African neighbour

Financial Times - 6d

UK suspends aid to Rwanda over support for DRC rebels

The UK government will cease attending events hosted by Rwanda, as well as pausing aid to all but the ‘poorest and most vulnerable’. The UK government has announced it will cease attending events ...

The Guardian - 6d

Along Thai-Myanmar border, Trump’s decision to suspend foreign aid is deadly

Despite a pledge that life-saving assistance would be exempt from the USAid freeze, countless groups providing critical care have been forced to stop work. Wah K’Ler Paw, a 30-year-old refugee from ...

The Guardian - 6d

Ukraine war briefing: Starmer urges west to keep aid flowing as US announces suspension

Oil pipeline burns in Russia after Ukrainian drone attack; deadly Russian strike on Ukrainian military training ground. What we know on day 1,105 Continue reading...

The Guardian - 7h

Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges

The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groups

ABC News - Feb. 19

Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants

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The New York Times - Feb. 21

US signals it will maintain military presence in Poland

Trump-Duda meeting boosts hopes that co-operation will continue despite tensions over Ukraine

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Trump pauses aid to Ukraine amid clash with Zelensky

President Trump has ordered a pause on U.S. aid going to Ukraine in its war against Russia, a consequential move as he clashes with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the path to ending ...

The Hill - 8h

US to axe grants to 10,000 aid organisations

Decision to cut funding comes after secretary of state Marco Rubio reviews projects ‘on an individualised basis’

Financial Times - 4d

Poland scrambles military aircraft as Russian missiles target western Ukraine

Poland scrambled "military aviation" in its airspace early Tuesday morning in response to Russian missile strikes in Ukraine, the country's Operational Command said.

ABC News - Feb. 25

Trump Plans to Use Military Sites Across the Country to Detain Undocumented Immigrants

The move would be a drastic escalation by the White House to militarize immigration enforcement.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Trump fires top US military officer in Pentagon shake-up

President removes CQ Brown and other senior leaders who he blames for pushing diversity, equity and inclusion policies

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Ex-US defence chiefs urge congressional hearings on Trump’s military firings

Trump’s first defence secretary James Mattis among five to express alarm at ‘reckless’ dismissals of top military figures. US politics live – latest updates Five former US defence secretaries ...

The Guardian - 3d

Finding a former military plane used to throw Argentines to their deaths

Argentines are unraveling what happened under the country's ruthless dictatorship decades ago. One investigation led to a "death flight" plane, used to throw citizens to their deaths.

CBS News - 1d