After stopping all military aid, the United States has also suspended intelligence-sharing on Russia with Ukraine, increasing pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to cooperate with U.S. President Donald Trump in initiating peace talks with Russia.

According to sources cited by Reuters, the Trump administration has halted "everything," including intelligence on targets inside Russia, which has hampered Ukraine’s ability to conduct effective long-range drone strikes. This decision could also leave Kyiv unaware of Moscow’s strategic bomber movements and ballistic missile launches.

The suspension of intelligence-sharing, which could weaken Ukraine’s ability to defend against Russian missile attacks and potentially cost lives, came after the U.S. halted military aid to Kyiv. This decision followed a tense Oval Office meeting on Friday, where Trump and Zelensky clashed in a heated argument before the global media. The move highlights Trump’s willingness to take a tough stance on Ukraine while shifting toward a more conciliatory approach to Russia, a departure from previous strong U.S. support for Kyiv.

A source told Reuters that the Trump administration had stopped "everything," including crucial targeting data Ukraine had used to strike Russian positions. However, another source claimed that intelligence-sharing was only "partially" cut, though they did not specify further details.

White House officials suggested that both the military aid and intelligence-sharing suspensions could be reversed if progress was made in peace talks.

On Wednesday, John Ratcliffe, the CIA Director, informed Fox Business Network, "I think on the military front and the intelligence front, the pause, I think, will go away." 

"I think we'll work shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine as we have to push back on the aggression that's there, but to put the world in a better place for these peace negotiations to move forward," he said further.

On Monday, Washington halted military aid to Kyiv following a heated exchange between Trump and Zelensky. The dispute also delayed the signing of a deal that would grant the U.S. rights to revenue from Ukraine’s critical mineral deposits, which Trump has insisted on as repayment for American military aid. However, on Wednesday, Zelensky stated there had been a "positive movement" on the issue and that officials from both countries might meet again soon. Meanwhile, the White House indicated that it is reconsidering its decision to pause funding for Ukraine and discussions over the minerals deal are continuing.

On Wednesday, a senior administration official stated that the signing was expected soon and would serve as the initial step in broader negotiations between Ukraine, Washington, and Russia to end the war.

Speaking to Congress on Tuesday evening, Trump stated that Kyiv was prepared to sign a minerals deal. He also mentioned having been in "serious discussions with Russia" and said he had received strong indications that the country was ready for peace.

"It's time to end this senseless war. If you want to end wars, you have to talk to both sides," he stated.