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President Trump paused military aid to Ukraine after a disastrous meeting in the Oval Office last week.
What is the White House trying to pressure Ukraine to do by holding back weapons?
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The White House says it will pause military aid to Ukraine as the country continues to defend itself from Russian attacks.
A White House official told NPR the administration wants to review the aid to see if it is contributing to peace. The decision comes after President Trump and Vice President Vance berated Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in an Oval Office meeting last Friday.
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