Wed Mar 05 14:26:46 UTC 2025: ## US Pauses Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine Amid Trump-Zelenskyy Rift
**Washington, D.C. – March 5, 2025** – The United States has temporarily suspended intelligence sharing with Ukraine following a major public disagreement between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed the suspension, stating that President Trump had expressed concerns about Zelenskyy’s commitment to peace negotiations with Russia.
The breakdown in relations began last week with a heated exchange in the Oval Office, followed by the halting of crucial US military aid to Ukraine. While Ratcliffe described the pause in intelligence and military support as temporary, the move represents a significant setback in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
President Trump, addressing Congress on Tuesday, read a letter from President Zelenskyy expressing Ukraine’s willingness to negotiate peace with Moscow. Zelenskyy also publicly sought to mend the rift with Trump, calling the Oval Office confrontation “regrettable.” Despite the tensions, Ratcliffe assured that the US will resume full cooperation with Ukraine once the issues are resolved. The incident comes at a critical juncture in the war, as Ukraine continues to defend against the Russian invasion.
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