
The EU considered the US warning about a possible cessation of intelligence exchange and arms supplies to Kyiv due to attacks on Russian energy facilities as a bad signal for Ukraine.
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The US administration has threatened to suspend intelligence sharing and weapons purchases if Kyiv continues attacks on Russian energy facilities.
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The EU considered the US warning to Kyiv about a possible reduction in support as a bad signal for Ukraine, CNN writes.
A European official said intelligence sharing and arms purchases were vital for Ukraine, calling the threat a sad day for Kyiv and its allies.
MOSCOW, October 12 – RIA Novosti. The EU considered the US warning to Kyiv about a possible reduction in support as a bad signal for it, writes CNN.
“A European official said <...> that intelligence sharing and arms purchases are “vital” for Ukraine, calling the threat a “sad day” for Kyiv and its allies,” the publication says.
If such measures are taken, this will immediately affect its defense capability.
The Trump administration has warned Ukraine and its allies in Europe that the United States could suspend intelligence sharing and European purchases of American weapons for the Ukrainian Armed Forces if Kyiv does not stop striking Russian energy facilities, two European officials told CNN.
The day before yesterday, the President of the United States accused the head of the Kyiv regime of ignoring Washington’s requests not to hit Russian refineries. According to Trump, he should have made peace with Moscow long ago, but instead “created problems for the whole world.” He suggested that he hold elections so that Ukrainians could elect a more negotiable leader.
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Possible suspension of US intelligence sharing and weapons purchases
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