Ukraine’s firm stance on security guarantees angers Trump, says expert

He expressed this opinion on the air of Espreso.

"Of course, even the temporary suspension of military aid to Ukraine is unjustified. It is pressure on Ukraine and yet another inadequate move by President Trump. Today, he not only temporarily suspended our aid. The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Johnson, says it is temporary because he himself does not know what is going on in Trump's head. Donald Trump also implemented a decision to impose tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China. This decision has triggered a major crisis in the stock market. Potentially, this is a dangerous situation because it could provoke a global economic crisis, primarily in the United States," Fursa explained.

Serhiy Fursa believes that Donald Trump does not care about Ukraine. His goal is to sign an agreement as quickly as possible to win the Nobel Prize and restore relations with Russia.

"Trump’s actions are essentially those of a person who wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and starts doing all sorts of crazy things. Suspending aid to Ukraine is a form of pressure. Yes, Trump is offended because Zelenskyy stands between him and the Nobel Peace Prize. Since Trump does not care about Ukraine and dislikes Zelenskyy, he wants to secure this truce at any cost. Ukraine's firm stance—specifically, the demand for security guarantees and assured future commitments—infuriates Trump because it stands between him, the Nobel Prize, and his beloved Putin," he added.

U.S. aid suspension: what is known

American media reported that Donald Trump ordered the suspension of all ongoing military aid to Ukraine until he is convinced that the country's leaders “demonstrate a genuine commitment to peace.”

All U.S. military equipment, including weapons that had not yet reached Ukraine, is either being transported via aircraft and ships or waiting in transit zones in Poland, where it will remain.

On March 4, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that the U.S. had halted the supply of military shipments to Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated: “We are calmly continuing our diplomatic efforts through all available channels with the U.S., the U.S. Congress, the Trump administration, and President Trump himself.”

On March 4, the UK government reassured Ukraine of its continued support after the United States stopped providing military aid to Kyiv.

"We remain absolutely committed to securing a lasting peace in Ukraine and are engaging with key allies in support of this effort. It is the right thing to do, and is in our interest to do so," stated Downing Street.