In a recent blow to Ukraine’s war effort, the United States has decided to stop sharing vital intelligence with the country. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz confirmed this decision, stating that the Trump administration is currently reviewing all aspects of the relationship with Ukraine.
The US has been providing intelligence support to Ukraine since the early stages of Russia’s invasion in 2022. This information is crucial for Ukraine’s defense against Russian attacks and is also used for offensive capabilities such as targeting. The loss of this intelligence sharing will undoubtedly create serious challenges for Ukraine in maintaining its war effort.
This decision comes on the heels of a breakdown in relations between the US and Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelensky being asked to leave the Oval Office after a heated meeting with President Donald Trump. The US had already paused military aid to Kyiv prior to this latest development.
In response to the US’s decision, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a meeting of European army chiefs in Paris next week. Macron expressed the need for European countries to be prepared to move forward without US help, stating, “I want to believe the US will stay at our side, but we must be ready if that is not the case.”
It remains unclear whether the pause in US intelligence sharing with Ukraine is temporary or permanent. CIA Director John Ratcliffe cited Trump’s concerns about President Zelensky’s commitment to the peace process as a reason for the decision, stating that Trump wanted to give Zelensky a chance to consider his position.
The consequences of this decision are significant for Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, and it remains to be seen how Ukraine will adapt to this loss of support.
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