Trump's Halt On Military Aid Will Hurt Ukraine's Defenses. But It May Not Be Fatal

The U.S. has been Ukraine's biggest military backer since Russia's full-scale invasion began three years ago. The suspension of that aid by the Trump administration doesn't mean Ukraine's defenses will quickly collapse.

But it's a major blow that threatens to remove some of the most formidable weapons in Ukraine's battlefield arsenal, and ratchets up pressure on Kyiv to accept a peace agreement.

Here's a look at the decision and its implications.

How much of Ukraine's aid comes from the U.S.?

The United States has given the Ukrainians more than 180 billion in assistance since Russia launched an all-out war on Feb. 24, 2022, including more than 66.5 billion in military aid.