Trump Cuts Off U.S. Intelligence Support to Ukraine, Warns Senators

The U.S. has paused vital intelligence sharing with Ukraine amid tensions following a meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy. This decision, highlighted by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, has raised concerns among U.S. allies about the implications for their own intelligence-sharing agreements. Ukrainian officials are unclear on the specifics of the restrictions, and reports indicate that the U.K. has also been directed to halt sharing American intelligence with Ukraine. Experts warn that this pause could jeopardize Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian forces, as U.S. intelligence has been crucial in tracking troop movements. Furthermore, Trump's administration's relationship with Russia is causing allies, including Israel and members of the Five Eyes alliance, to reconsider their intelligence-sharing protocols with the U.S. This situation underscores the broader implications of U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration, which has led to increasing distrust among allied nations regarding intelligence cooperation.