President Trump has suspended the delivery of all U.S. military aid to Ukraine in a directive made on Monday. The suspension comes just days after Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky had a confrontation in the Oval Office. Trump’s order will impact over $1 billion in arms and ammunition. A White House official said that the suspension would remain in effect until Trump determines that Ukraine has demonstrated commitment to peace negotiations with Russia. The decision by Trump dramatically escalates the divide between the U.S. and Ukraine, and could allow for Putin to make territorial gains. 

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