United States cuts off intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA director confirms

The United States has suspended intelligence sharing with Ukraine, the latest indication of deteriorating relations between Washington and Kyiv. This move suggests that the relationship between the two countries is facing new challenges, impacting their cooperation.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed the news on Wednesday. This followed the Trump administration's suspension of military aid shipments to Ukraine two days prior. This series of actions demonstrates a shift in U.S. policy toward Ukraine, raising concerns about future support.

Ratcliffe stated in an interview with Fox Business Network that both military aid and intelligence sharing restrictions are potentially "reversible." He added, "I think we're going to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine as we have in the past to deter aggression there and create a better environment in the world, pushing peace negotiations forward."

U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated that the U.S. "has taken a step back" and that the government is "reviewing" all aspects of its intelligence relationship with Ukraine. Waltz also indicated that the U.S. is actively engaged in negotiations with Ukraine to advance mineral agreements and a potential peace agreement with Russia, signaling a complex approach.

According to Reuters, three sources familiar with the matter also confirmed that the U.S. has halted intelligence sharing. The extent to which the U.S. has curtailed intelligence cooperation remains unclear. The U.S. has been sharing intelligence with Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, making this a significant change.

Furthermore, the U.S. action came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had received a letter from Zelenskyy, in which the Ukrainian leader expressed a willingness to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. The previous week, the two leaders held an unusual meeting in the Oval Office, underscoring the deterioration of relations between the two countries since Trump took office.