U.S. Halts Intelligence Sharing and Military Aid to Ukraine

The decision, ordered by President Trump, aims to pressure Ukraine into peace talks with Russia, raising concerns about battlefield impacts.

The U.S. has paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, including targeting data used for strikes inside Russia, as well as military aid shipments.
President Trump initiated the pause following a contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, questioning Ukraine's commitment to peace negotiations.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed the halt, expressing hope that the measures will be lifted once progress toward peace is evident.
The pause affects intelligence critical to Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons systems, such as HIMARS, and reduces surveillance support for air defense operations.
This marks a significant shift from the previous administration's extensive intelligence-sharing efforts, which were credited with aiding Ukraine's battlefield successes.