Trump administration threatens to cut intelligence sharing and weapons sales to Ukraine
The Trump administration warned Ukraine and European allies it could suspend intelligence sharing and European purchases of U.S. weapons for Kyiv unless Ukraine stops deep strikes on Russian energy sites, CNN reported, citing two European officials on Oct. 12.
The Trump administration has reportedly threatened to cut intelligence sharing with Ukraine in exchange for protecting Russian oil refineries, according to sources. Ukrainian officials claim that American counterparts made it clear Washington would hold Kyiv accountable if Russian energy infrastructure were targeted during the recently announced ceasefire.
The threats were made after a confusing 48-hour period during which the U.S. President announced a controversial deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel, followed by demands that Ukraine replace Zelensky as president and an announcement of a unilateral energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Multiple officials in Ukraine told the Kyiv Independent they were not informed in advance of the cease-fire and came under pressure to abide by it. Russia continued to attack Ukrainian energy infrastructure, despite the ceasefire.
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