World leaders around the globe are angry with Donald Trump after his administration suddenly stopped sending weapons and aid to Ukraine. This move shocked allies in Europe and left Ukrainian officials in a dangerous position, especially as they were counting on those supplies to defend against Russia’s ongoing attacks.
The decision was made without warning. The Trump administration didn’t inform NATO partners, the G7, or even Ukraine’s President Zelensky. These weapons had already been approved by the Biden administration and passed by Congress, but Trump’s team simply halted the shipments.
The U.S. Department of Defense claimed the decision was due to low stockpiles at home. But critics pointed out that the U.S. recently used up 20% of its THAAD missile supply to help Israel against Iran — so clearly, weapons are available when Trump wants them to be.
To make matters worse, a Pentagon official recently admitted that Iran’s nuclear program could be back on track within 1–2 years. This slip-up raised even more concerns, especially as Trump appears to be giving Russia and Iran more breathing room.
Ukrainian officials are furious. One Ukrainian leader said, “Masks are off. What we feared has now become reality. We are on our own.” Zelensky’s government even summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Kyiv to demand answers after hearing the aid had been paused without notice.
At the same time, Trump’s team quietly removed sanctions on major Russian banks and those linked to arms dealing and Syria. Lifting these sanctions allows Russia to better fund its war against Ukraine. According to critics, this is helping Putin while hurting Ukraine.
Trump held a press conference on May 29 saying he needed “two weeks” to decide if Russia should face consequences. Then, by July 2, the U.S. had halted arms shipments. During that press conference, Trump refused to say whether Putin was serious about ending the war and only expressed vague “disappointment.”
Ukraine’s allies are sounding the alarm. One commentator said Trump is not only stopping defense aid already approved, but also blocking Ukraine from buying weapons with their own money. That’s putting thousands of lives at risk.
Inside Trump’s government, Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby is a key figure behind this shift. Colby has long opposed supporting Ukraine and is now using his role to block U.S. weapons from reaching the front lines — even those Congress already approved.
Trump’s record so far in 2025 includes:
- Lifting sanctions on Russian banks and arms dealers
- Blocking Ukraine aid passed by Congress
- Opposing oil price caps that limited Russia’s profits
- Calling Zelensky a dictator
- Repeating Putin’s talking points
At the same time, North Korea is sending 30,000 troops to help Russia in Ukraine, while Trump weakens U.S. ties with Japan, Australia, and NATO allies.
And the cruelty doesn’t stop there.
Humanitarian aid is now drying up for Ukrainian civilians. Groups like the International Rescue Committee (IRC), which helped injured children like 13-year-old Nazar, have had to reduce or stop services. That’s because Trump paused all foreign aid and froze the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Meanwhile, the Russian economy is falling apart — with rising prices, job losses, unpaid wages, and collapsing manufacturing. But Trump seems to admire this failing system, trying to mimic parts of it in the U.S.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky said his government is still talking to the U.S., trying to get clarity on air defense support. But his message was clear: Ukraine will protect its people with or without U.S. help.
Many now warn that if America abandons Ukraine, Europe will face the consequences, including millions of new refugees and the risk of Russian aggression spreading into NATO countries like Poland or the Baltic states.
Trump has not imposed any new sanctions on Russia this year, and he is blocking measures that would keep pressure on Putin. His personal business ties — like a $1.5 billion Trump family project in Vietnam — are raising questions about whose side he’s really on.
World leaders are furious. Trust in America is breaking down. And as more innocent Ukrainians suffer, many are asking: how much longer can the world afford Donald Trump’s failures?