US reportedly cuts off intelligence sharing with Ukraine

The United States has cut off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, a move that could significantly hinder Kyiv’s ability to target Russian forces, according to officials familiar with the decision speaking to Financial Times.

The shift follows the Trump administration’s suspension of military aid deliveries to Ukraine earlier this week, highlighting a deepening rift between Washington and Kyiv.

Breakdown in US-Ukraine relations

The intelligence freeze comes amid a dramatic deterioration in relations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

While U.S. officials have not publicly commented on the move, two sources confirmed FT that intelligence channels between Washington and Kyiv have been suspended.

One official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, noted that the U.S. is still sharing intelligence regarding Russia and Ukraine with its closest allies, including the United Kingdom. However, Ukraine’s direct access to critical battlefield intelligence has been severed.

Impact on Ukraine’s military strategy

U.S. intelligence-sharing has been a key factor in Ukraine’s ability to identify and strike Russian military targets since the full-scale invasion began.

Without access to U.S.-provided satellite imagery, intercepted communications, and other classified data, Ukraine may face difficulties in countering Russian advances effectively.

The United States has recently banned the U.K. from sharing intelligence from Washington with Ukraine as part of its withdrawal of support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The ban affects the likes of the U.K.’s GCHQ, the spy agencies and intelligence branches of the Ministry of Defence.

The decision to halt intelligence-sharing, combined with the recent suspension of military aid deliveries, raises questions about the future of U.S.-Ukraine cooperation.