Ukraine War: Peace Hopes Fade as U.S. Aid Shrinks

Hope for a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine is nearly gone. This comes nearly four years after Russia's full-scale invasion. Ukrainian forces now say they desperately need more funding to continue fighting. This follows a major reduction in military assistance from the United States. Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently scaled back American aid. He stated that European nations should take more responsibility for defending Ukraine. Both Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to exchange strikes across the front lines. The situation highlights growing frustration over stalled peace talks.