Ukraine confirms US intelligence sharing resumed after temporary disruption
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the system is working again, helping Ukraine detect Russian missile attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that the United States has resumed sharing critical intelligence with Ukraine after a short interruption, restoring a key layer of protection against Russian missile attacks. The announcement comes as Kyiv prepares for fresh talks with President Donald Trump’s envoys about a possible new peace meeting.
Intelligence Flow Restored
Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Zelensky said the intelligence-sharing arrangement had been temporarily blocked but was later “de-blocked.” He expressed gratitude to Washington, saying, “We are very thankful for this. Now it works.”
The resumption is especially important because Ukraine depends heavily on US intelligence to detect fast-moving Russian ballistic missiles. Early warnings can give Ukrainian air-defense forces and civilians valuable seconds to respond before strikes hit cities.
Why the Pause Mattered
The brief disruption raised concern in Kyiv because US intelligence has been central to Ukraine’s ability to track Russian missile launches. Ukrainian officials had previously said that some Russian strikes occurred without warning, even as President Trump insisted that Washington was still sharing intelligence.
Without timely US intelligence, Ukraine would face greater difficulty identifying and countering Russian missile and drone attacks, particularly against energy and civilian infrastructure. The issue has become more sensitive as Russia continues waves of aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Talks on a New Peace Meeting
Alongside the intelligence update, Zelensky said he is holding discussions with Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, about arranging a new peace meeting. He said a video call would focus on deciding a possible time and venue for the meeting, which could take place as early as this week.
