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Ukrainian military operations hampered as US cuts critical intelligence sharing while Starlink remains active
The Trump administration has blocked Ukrainian access to critical satellite intelligence as part of a wider strategy to pressure Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy into peace negotiations with Russia, while maintaining defensive intelligence support.
The Guardian: UK and France pledge continued intelligence support to Ukraine despite US cutoff
Britain will continue providing intelligence to Ukraine but cannot fully replace US capabilities, according to the report.
Poland’s Tusk warns Russia will be ready for larger war in 3-4 years
The Polish Prime Minister urges European nations to increase defense spending to match Poland's nearly 5% GDP commitment.
Russia can only be defeated militarily, not through diplomacy, says Lithuanian security chief
Moscow rejects diplomatic solutions, preferring to capture Ukrainian territories while building alliances with Iran and North Korea, Jauniškis says.
Ukraine loses access to vital Maxar satellite imagery, reports Militarnyi
US aerospace giant Maxar Technologies has restricted Ukraine's access to crucial satellite imagery following an "administrative request," according to multiple anonymous users who spoke to Ukrainian media.
ISW: Halting US intel sharing to weaken Ukraine’s defense against Russian airstrikes
Trump's intel sharing halt will open the door for Russia to increase deadly drone and missile strikes, threatening civilian lives, ISW says.
Forbes: US isolates itself from Five Eyes alliance while Europe fills Ukraine’s space intelligence gap
Netherlands, UK, France, and Italy have rapidly expanded satellite data sharing with Ukraine while commercial providers like Iceye and Maxar fill critical gaps left by American withdrawal.
Defense minister: Ukraine seeks alternatives as US intelligence sharing faces restrictions
Defense Minister Umerov revealed Ukraine may seek intelligence assistance from Germany following reports of US data sharing restrictions.
Ukrainian intelligence warns Russia preparing to launch 500 drones per day
Russia has expanded its drone production capabilities to the point where it can now launch up to 200 unmanned aerial vehicles in a single attack, with plans to reach 500 simultaneous launches, according to Ukrainian military intelligence.
US officials warn Trump-Putin talks could return Russian spies to American soil
CNN reports Trump-Putin negotiations on reopening Russian embassies could restore Moscow's espionage capabilities, with intelligence officials calling the return of previously expelled operatives a significant security risk.
Finnish foreign fighter in Ukraine: Russia has artillery edge but keeps losing many troops on battlefield
Despite Russia’s artillery advantage, its forces continue to suffer losses, says "Finn," a foreign volunteer from Ukraine’s Recon Team Kilo. The Finnish fighter compares Moscow to a "schoolyard bully" and calls for more Western action.
Ukraine intelligence chief warns Poland to be Russia’s next target If Kyiv falls
Ukraine's intelligence director Budanov warns Russia views itself as an empire seeking to reclaim former Soviet territories, with Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Bulgaria as targets if Ukraine is defeated.
Ukraine Intelligence: Russia exploits US-Russia talks for psychological warfare
Ukraine's military intelligence agency exposes Russian special services' campaign to portray Moscow as peace-seeking while undermining Ukraine's international support following the high-level US-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1093: Bucha residents outraged by Trump’s rhetoric on Ukraine
Meanwhile, UN officials have affirmed President Zelenskyy's legitimacy following Trump's controversial characterization of the Ukrainian leader as a "dictator without elections."
Ukraine’s spy chief expects 2025 ceasefire but warns peacekeeping missions will fail without NATO guarantees
Budanov's surprising ceasefire prediction comes amid escalating US-Ukraine tensions and growing European alarm over Trump's unilateral approach to Russia negotiations.
Ukraine’s intelligence eliminates Russian war criminal in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukraine's Defense Intelligence eliminates occupation deputy Yevgeny Bogdanov in Berdiansk car bombing. A Russian national oversaw finances and fortifications in strategic Azov Sea port crucial for Russian logistics.
Every Russian tank destroyed by Kyiv troops protects Poland, says Ukrainian spy chief Budanov
Ukraine's intelligence chief Budanov warns of Russian attempts to divide Ukraine and Poland through historical grievances while emphasizing their alliance is essential for European security.
NBC News: Putin “thinks he’s winning” and seeks total control over Ukraine, say Western intelligence sources
Multiple Western intelligence officials report Putin has no genuine interest in peace talks and believes Russia can ultimately control all Ukrainian territory, viewing any ceasefire as merely an opportunity to reconstitute forces.
HUR: Ukraine’s cyberattack cripples 23 Russian energy firms with insider’s help
Ukrainian cyber experts have conducted a major cyber operation targeting Russia's energy sector, impacting 23 Russian companies, UkrInform…