U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine following a verbal altercation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House last week did not go unnoticed.

This decision increases pressure on Zelensky to engage in peace talks with Russia and heightens concerns within the European Union. It has drawn criticism from U.S. lawmakers, politicians, and analysts.

The criticism was not limited to Democratic lawmakers; some Republicans also voiced their disapproval. Representative Mike Lawler (Republican from New York) stated that "halting support for Ukraine would jeopardize the stability of Europe and the free world.