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A White House official confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump has halted all military aid to Ukraine following a dispute with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, last week, deepening tensions between the former allies.

The move follows Trump’s dramatic shift in U.S. policy on Ukraine and Russia since taking office in January, adopting a more conciliatory stance toward Moscow. It also comes after a heated confrontation with Zelensky at the White House on Friday, where Trump criticized him for not showing enough gratitude for Washington’s support in the war against Russia.

"The president has made it clear that he is focused on peace. We need our partners to commit to that goal as well. We have stopped our aid and will review it to ensure it contributes to a solution," the official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Monday.

The White House has not yet clarified the scope or duration of the aid suspension, and the Pentagon has provided no further details. Neither Zelensky’s office nor the Ukrainian embassy in Washington has responded to requests for comment.

On Monday, Trump reiterated that Zelensky should be more appreciative of U.S. support, reacting angrily to an Associated Press report quoting the Ukrainian leader as saying the war’s end was "very far away."

"This is the worst statement Zelensky could make, and America won’t tolerate it for much longer!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Trump: Minerals Deal Not Dead

According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Committee, Congress has approved $175 billion in total aid for Ukraine since Russia’s invasion nearly three years ago. While lawmakers had authorized $3.85 billion worth of weapons for Ukraine from U.S. stockpiles, escalating tensions between Washington and Kyiv make it unlikely this aid will be delivered.

Monday’s decision goes beyond Trump’s previous stance of withholding new aid, seemingly suspending deliveries of military equipment approved under former President Joe Biden, including ammunition, missiles, and other systems.

However, Trump suggested Monday that a deal to open Ukraine’s mineral sector to U.S. investment remains possible despite his frustration with Kyiv. European leaders have also proposed ceasefire plans for the war.

The Trump administration views a minerals agreement as a way to recoup some of the tens of billions of dollars Washington has provided to Ukraine in financial and military aid since Russia’s invasion.

When asked Monday whether the deal was dead, Trump replied from the White House: "No, I don’t think so."

Calling it a "great deal for us," Trump said he would provide an during his Tuesday evening address to Congress.

Security Guarantees

In a Fox News interview, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance urged Zelensky to accept the minerals deal.

"If you want real security guarantees and want to ensure Vladimir Putin won’t invade Ukraine again, the best guarantee is giving Americans an economic stake in Ukraine’s future," Vance said.

Zelensky has maintained that a ceasefire must include explicit security guarantees from the West to prevent further Russian aggression, as Moscow currently controls about 20% of Ukraine’s territory. Trump has refused to provide such assurances.

Beyond military aid, U.S. assistance to Ukraine also includes budgetary support, primarily distributed through a World Bank trust fund, and additional funds managed by USAID, which has faced restrictions under Trump.

The U.S. decision leaves many questions unanswered, including whether ammunition supplies for already-delivered weapons will continue and if intelligence-sharing on target identification and missile launches will be maintained.

A source told Reuters that key congressional oversight committee members, including those on the Senate Armed Services Committee, were not briefed on the decision.

The advocacy group Razom for Ukraine condemned the White House’s move, saying: "By abruptly halting military aid to Ukraine, President Trump is leaving Ukrainians stranded and giving Russia a green light to push further west."

Europe Seeks Peace Plan

Before the U.S. aid suspension, European nations had rallied behind Zelensky and were working on a peace plan.

Officials, both privately and publicly, have expressed anger over what they see as a betrayal of Ukraine, which had previously enjoyed strong support from Washington.

France, Britain, and other potential European partners have floated the idea of sending troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire, a proposal Moscow has already rejected. However, these nations have emphasized the need for U.S. backing.

"The options on the table are clear," a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.