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What to know about Trump's halt on military aid to Ukraine

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The U.S. has been Ukraine 's biggest military backer since Russia ’s full-scale invasion began three years ago .

The suspension of that aid by the Trump administration threatens to remove some of the most formidable weapons.

Washington provides about 20 percent of Ukraine 's military supplies, and that fifth includes the most lethal and important equipment.

The move won’t have an immediate impact on the battlefield, where Kyiv 's forces are struggling to stem a relentless Russian offensive.

A summit in London on Sunday was aimed at getting European leaders to step up and put Ukraine in the best possible position.

The U.K. announced that it would use 1.6 billion pounds ( $2 billion ) in export financing to supply 5,000 air defense missiles.

The European Union has proposed an 800 billion-euro plan to bolster the defenses of EU nations and provide Ukraine with military muscle.

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