US senator accuses Trump of weakening Ukraine's defense, dismisses Musk 'traitor' insult

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) speaks during a campaign rally held along with US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, in Glendale, Arizona, ON August 9, 2024. PHOTO|  REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • The Trump administration announced last week that it had halted intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, piling pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to cooperate with US President Donald Trump in convening peace talks with Russia.