U.S. President Orders Cut Off of Intelligence to Ukraine
The United States has halted intelligence cooperation with Ukraine, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe, amid a row over military aid and Ukraine's response to Russian aggression. This move comes as the U.S. seeks to pressure Russia into negotiating peace in eastern Ukraine. The pause in intelligence sharing is also seen as an attempt to curb Ukrainian military assistance that could be used against Russia.
- The diplomatic freeze may inadvertently embolden Russia, allowing it to accelerate its military advance in Ukraine without facing significant opposition from the West.
- What are the long-term implications of the U.S. decision to cut off intelligence cooperation with Ukraine on the prospects for a peaceful resolution to the conflict?