U.S. Halts Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine Following Military Aid Suspension
The decision, confirmed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, has raised concerns about Ukraine's ability to counter Russian advances effectively.
- The U.S. has temporarily stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, a move confirmed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe during an interview with Fox News.
- This decision follows the suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine after a diplomatic fallout between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- The intelligence halt includes critical battlefield data such as Russian troop movements and missile launch warnings, which experts warn could significantly weaken Ukraine's defenses.
- Reports suggest that U.S. allies, including the UK, have also been restricted from sharing U.S.-origin intelligence with Ukraine, limiting Kyiv's access to vital information.
- The U.S. government has indicated that cooperation may resume if Ukraine demonstrates commitment to peace negotiations, though specific conditions remain unclear.