The West allowed Ukraine to be deprived of intelligence data because of Trump
The US President may deprive Kyiv of intelligence and communications if Zelensky openly criticizes the agreement with the Russian Federation.
Quick Look
According to Politico, Donald Trump could deprive Ukraine of Starlink and intelligence if Vladimir Zelensky publicly criticizes the US-Russian diesel deal ahead of a difficult winter.
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Why It Matters
The agreement between the Russian Federation and the United States on diesel supplies coincided with Ukraine’s preparations for winter.
US President Donald Trump could cut Ukraine off from Starlink and deprive it of intelligence if his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky openly expresses dissatisfaction with the Russia-US diesel deal. Politico reported this.
“The Ukrainian leader risks provoking Trump, which could result in him cutting off vital U.S. intelligence support or pressuring Elon Musk to cut off SpaceX’s Starlink internet service, which the Ukrainian military relies heavily on,” the report states.
According to the publication, the deal between Russia and the United States on diesel supplies was agreed upon at the most inopportune moment for Ukraine, which is preparing for a difficult winter. This has forced Zelensky to think about the extent to which he can afford to express dissent.
Open Questions
- How will the office of the President of Ukraine react to the publication?
- Will there be real pressure on Elon Musk?
