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U.S. Contradicts Zelensky on Intelligence Sharing
U.S. denies Ukraine intelligence pause as Trump-Zelensky tensions rise.
In brief
U.S. denies Ukraine intelligence pause as Trump-Zelensky tensions rise. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected Ukrainian President Zelensky's claim that U.S. intelligence sharing with Kyiv was paused and resumed, highlighting growing tensions between Washington and Kyiv over Trump's policies. Originally reported…
U.S. rejects Ukraine intelligence pause claim
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied Ukrainian President Zelensky's assertion that U.S. intelligence sharing with Kyiv was paused and then resumed.
“there's been no pause”
Zelensky claims 3-day intelligence block
Zelensky stated U.S. intelligence needed for missile warnings was blocked for three days before being 'de-blocked' by Washington.
“it was blocked for some period of time”
Rubio criticizes Zelensky's focus
Rubio told reporters Zelensky should focus on ending the war rather than intelligence sharing disputes.
“what he should be focused on and what we want to be focused on is bringing an end to this war”
Treasury warns of intelligence claims
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautioned Zelensky to be careful about claiming U.S. intelligence sharing was interrupted.
“be very careful”
Starlink access restrictions
Ukraine accused the U.S. of restricting Starlink satellite access, hampering drone operations and air defense.
“squeezing access to elon musk's starlink satellite network”
Trump's diesel truce announcement
Trump announced a unilateral ceasefire on Russian diesel exports, which Kyiv and Moscow ignored.
“unilateral ceasefire on energy strikes”
Ukraine strikes oil facilities
Ukraine targeted St Petersburg Oil Terminal and Ruchyi oil depot after Trump's truce announcement.
“ukraine hit the st peterson oil terminal and the ruchyi oil depot”
At a glance
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected Ukrainian President Zelensky's claim that U.S. intelligence sharing with Kyiv was paused and resumed, highlighting growing tensions between Washington and Kyiv over Trump's policies.
