The United States has halted intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, a shift that could significantly impact Kyiv’s ability to counter Russian forces. CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed the decision on Wednesday, describing it as part of a broader effort to bring Ukraine to the negotiating table.

President Donald Trump, speaking on Tuesday, said he received a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressing willingness to engage in peace talks over the ongoing war.

Ratcliffe suggested that the pause in intelligence-sharing and military aid had influenced Ukraine’s position, but he hinted that cooperation might soon resume. “I think we’ll work shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine as we have to push back on the aggression that’s there, but to put the world in a better place for these peace negotiations to move forward,” he told Fox Business Network.

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Three sources confirmed the intelligence-sharing freeze, though the extent of the cutback remains unclear. One source described the halt as only “partial” but did not elaborate.

Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, the US has supplied Kyiv with critical battlefield intelligence, helping Ukrainian forces with targeting and strategic planning. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz stated that the administration was reassessing its intelligence partnership with Ukraine and reviewing potential next steps.

Beyond military matters, the US is also engaging Ukraine in negotiations over a minerals deal, alongside broader discussions on a potential peace settlement with Russia. Waltz expressed optimism about progress, suggesting that movement could happen “in very short order.”

Reported by The News Giant.