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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Luke Harding in Kyiv

Ukraine reacts with defiance and anger to Trump withdrawal of military aid

People kneel during a farewell ceremony in Kyiv for the Ukrainian dancer Volodymyr Rakov
People kneel during a ceremony in Kyiv for the Ukrainian dancer Volodymyr Rakov, who was killed on the frontline. ‘This isn’t a peace plan, it’s a trap to force our surrender,’ said one expert. Photograph: Global Images Ukraine/Getty Images

Ukraine has reacted with defiance and anger to Donald Trump’s suspension of US military aid, saying the decision amounted to betrayal by an ally and would help Russia to bomb and kill more civilians.

Deliveries of ammunition and vehicles have ceased, including shipments agreed when Joe Biden was president. Some Ukrainians said the biggest impact was likely to be on Ukraine’s ability to defend itself from Russian air attacks, which have escalated in recent weeks.

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