Haphazard Halt: Inside the Sudden Pause of U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine

A recent halt in U.S. military aid to Ukraine, originating from a verbal order by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, caused significant confusion among national security officials. The disruption, which followed an Oval Office meeting with President Trump, highlighted a lack of coordination within the administration.

National security officials in Washington were left scrambling for answers as flights carrying crucial military supplies to Ukraine were abruptly canceled. The command to pause came without formal instruction from Trump, who had not issued any directive to stop aid, leaving officials perplexed.

This incident, followed by a swift resumption of aid, points to underlying tensions and miscommunication in the Trump administration's approach to foreign policy. It underscores the complex, often chaotic nature of U.S. aid policy toward Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)