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Donald Trump has directed a "pause" to US assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as Trump seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in peace talks with Russia.

A White House official said Trump is focused on reaching a peace deal to end the more than three-year war sparked by Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine, and wants Zelenskyy "committed" to that goal. The official added that the US was "pausing and reviewing" its aid to "ensure that it is contributing to a solution." The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the assistance.

This is a breaking news story. More details to come.

Le Monde with AP

Donald Trump announced Monday that the US would pause its assistance to Ukraine following a tense Oval Office meeting, signaling a shift in strategy as he pressures Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in peace talks with Russia.{ai:summary}Donald Trump has announced a "pause" in U.S. assistance to Ukraine following a challenging meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The aim is to pressure Zelenskyy into engaging in peace talks with Russia to resolve the ongoing conflict.A White House official stated that the pause is part of a review to ensure U.S. aid contributes to a peace solution. More details are expected as the situation develops. #foreignaffairs

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