United States Suspends Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine Following Tension Between Trump and Zelensky

“Trump had real doubts about whether President Zelensky was committed to the peace process and decided that we should take a pause,” Ratcliffe stated. Mar 5, 2025 Photo: EFE

March 5, 2025 Hour: 6:19 pm

Washington has stopped the flow of information and the supply of military equipment valued at $1 billion, much of which was ready to be sent from allied countries like Poland. U.S. intelligence has been crucial for Ukrainian forces to repel Russian attacks and conduct operations within enemy territory.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed that the United States has halted intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a confrontation between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, that took place last Friday in the Oval Office. This decision comes amid growing tensions between the two leaders and raises serious implications for the situation in the conflict with Russia.

During an interview with Fox News, Ratcliffe explained that the suspension of intelligence sharing was due to doubts expressed by Trump regarding Zelensky’s commitment to the peace process.

“Trump had real doubts about whether President Zelensky was committed to the peace process and decided that we should take a pause,” Ratcliffe stated. This pause not only affects strategic information but also the supply of arms to the Kiev government.

However, there is a possibility that this exchange may resume following a letter sent by Zelensky to Trump, in which the Ukrainian president expressed his willingness to negotiate peace with Russia. This gesture could open a door to restore cooperation between both countries.

The current situation raises questions about the future of military assistance and intelligence cooperation between the United States and Ukraine, as well as the repercussions this pause may have on the ongoing conflict with Russia.