Military aid to Ukraine has been a contentious issue in U.S. politics, with debates over how much support to provide amid the war with Russia. Trump’s comments suggest he might not cut off assistance entirely, but his stance remains ambiguous—something Kyiv and Washington watchers will be parsing closely. For Ukraine, even tentative signals matter, as U.S. backing is critical for their defense efforts.

The assurance in a call last week keeps open the option that Trump will continue military aid to Kyiv.

In a recent call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former U.S. President Donald Trump denied halting weapons shipments to Kyiv, hinting that military aid could still flow under his administration. This keeps the door open for continued U.S. support, though it stops short of a firm commitment.

President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he did not halt weapons shipments to Kyiv, signaling U.S. openness to continuing military aid for Ukraine