President Donald Trump has ordered a pause in military aid to Ukraine following a heated argument with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office last Friday, according to a White House official.

The pause will affect all military equipment not yet inside Ukraine, as Trump demands that Zelensky show a greater commitment to peace negotiations before the aid resumes. Officials are seeking an acknowledgment from Zelensky, potentially a public apology, for what Trump views as his bad behavior during the meeting, before proceeding with a minerals deal or further foreign aid discussions. This move comes a day after the Biden administration’s military aid to Ukraine, including critical munitions and armored vehicles, continued to flow. The Trump administration’s decision to freeze aid, including shipments en route, represents part of a broader strategy to pressure Ukraine into demonstrating renewed commitment to ending the war.