After a heated argument with Ukrainian President Zelensky, US President Trump announced on Monday (March 3) the suspension of all military aid to Ukraine. This decision not only deepens the rift between the United States and Ukraine, but also marks a further shift in the Trump administration's policy towards Ukraine. At the same time, Trump hinted that the mineral agreement may allow the United States to gain economic benefits in Ukraine, becoming a new focus in the bilateral relationship.

Controversy triggers suspension of military aid:

Last Friday, Trump and Zelensky had a heated argument at the White House, with Trump criticizing Zelensky for not being grateful enough for his support of the United States. Subsequently, the Trump administration announced the suspension of military aid to Ukraine. A White House official stated that this move is to ensure that aid helps solve the problem, rather than exacerbating the conflict. At present, the White House has not disclosed the specific scope and duration of the aid suspension.

The impact of the suspension of military aid:

This suspension not only includes new aid that Trump has stopped providing since taking office, but may also affect military equipment deliveries approved during the Biden administration, such as ammunition, missiles, and other systems. The Ukrainian side has not yet responded to this, but this decision undoubtedly exacerbates the tense relationship between the United States and Ukraine.

Mineral agreement becomes a new focus:

Despite disappointment with Kiev, Trump hinted at the possibility of reaching an agreement to open Ukraine's mineral resources to US investment. Trump called it a "great deal for us" and said he would provide an update on Tuesday evening. Vice President Vance also emphasized that allowing the United States to have economic interests in Ukraine's future will become a security guarantee for Ukraine.

Ukraine's security demands:

Zelensky explicitly stated that the ceasefire must receive clear security guarantees from Western countries to ensure that Russia will not launch another attack. However, Trump's refusal to provide any such guarantees further highlights the differences between the two sides on security issues.

Summary:

Trump's suspension of military aid to Ukraine marks a further deterioration of US Ukraine relations and also reflects a significant shift in the Trump administration's policy towards Ukraine. Although the mineral agreement may become a new focus in the relationship between the two sides, Ukraine's security demands have not yet been met. In the future, the direction of US Ukraine relations will depend on whether both sides can find a balance between interests and security issues.

Trump's suspension of military aid to Ukraine and the deterioration of US Ukraine relations may exacerbate geopolitical uncertainty, which typically drives investors towards safe haven assets such as gold, thereby driving up gold prices in the short term. However, the long-term impact will depend on the trend of the US dollar, global economic uncertainty, and changes in inflation expectations. Overall, this event provided upward support for gold prices, but the specific trend still needs to be monitored for future developments.