
The Trump administration is threatening to suspend Ukraine's arms purchases and intelligence sharing to force Kyiv to stop attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, the Financial Times reports, citing European officials.
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The Trump administration is threatening to halt Ukraine's arms purchases and intelligence sharing to force Kyiv to stop attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
The administration of United States President Donald Trump is threatening to stop the procurement mechanism that provides Kyiv with weapons. Washington is doing this to force Ukraine to stop attacking Russian energy infrastructure, the Financial Times writes, citing European officials.
As specified, US representatives are contacting officials in both the European Union and Ukraine. In addition, Washington is threatening to stop sharing intelligence information.
“They are calling Kyiv... calling everyone in Europe,” said the FT source, who received a call from a US Department of Defense representative.
Earlier, Donald Trump said that an energy truce was coming into force between Russia and Ukraine. He clarified that both parties agreed. He did not provide any other details.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ukraine may reduce or stop attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in response to US pressure
Possible · Within weeks
The EU could increase its role in arms supplies to Ukraine if the US reduces support
Possible · Within months

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