From : Transform Ukraine By Douglas Landro / March 6, 2025
Summary of the Day – March 5, 2025
As the U.S. suspends critical intelligence sharing with Ukraine, Moscow seizes the diplomatic advantage while Russian forces press their battlefield momentum. Meanwhile, Europe scrambles to fill the growing leadership vacuum.
The Intelligence Blackout
The Trump administration has suspended intelligence sharing with Ukraine, delivering a crippling blow to Kyiv’s defensive capabilities. CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed the halt, which threatens Ukraine’s ability to strike Russian targets and defend against missile attacks. The move follows Washington’s decision to freeze all military aid supplies after the heated Trump-Zelensky Oval Office exchange on February 28.
“Trump had a real question about whether President Zelensky was committed to the peace process, and he said let’s pause,” Ratcliffe told Fox Business.
The suspension specifically impacts intelligence Ukraine uses for early warning systems against Russian missile strikes, target designation for HIMARS strikes, and long-range operations within Russia. Reports indicate the U.S. has also prohibited the United Kingdom from sharing American intelligence with Ukraine, severely hampering the Western alliance’s coordinated support.
Voice of Ukraine 