# Trump-Zelenskyy rift threatens Kyiv support

> Trump and Zelenskyy's clash risks Ukraine's vital U.S. aid.
- Title: Trump-Zelenskyy rift threatens Kyiv support · The Japan Times
- Summary: Trump and Zelenskyy's clash risks Ukraine's vital U.S. aid. U.S. President Trump threatens to cut Ukraine intelligence support after criticizing its energy…
- Keywords: trump, zelenskyy, ukraine, intelligence support, russian energy targets, news, politics, world, Trump-Zelenskyy, rift, threatens, Kyiv
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/18/world/politics/trump-zelenskyy-ukraine-support-analysis
- Author: Simon Lewis
- Published: 2026-10-17T23:24:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, zelenskyy, ukraine, us, intelligence support, russian energy targets, news, politics, world
## Trump criticizes Ukraine's energy strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for high energy costs.
## Ukraine faces satellite internet disruption
U.S.-provided satellite internet services disrupted as Ukraine prepares for winter Russian attacks.
## Zelenskyy vows to defy Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would continue striking Russian energy targets despite Trump's demands.
## Trump threatens intelligence support cut
Trump threatened to cut U.S. intelligence support for Ukraine after Zelenskyy's public criticism of his policies.
## Key takeaway

U.S. President Trump threatens to cut Ukraine intelligence support after criticizing its energy strikes on Russia, while Zelenskyy vows to continue attacks on Russian energy targets.