The United States has banned Britain from sharing American intelligence with Ukraine, further withdrawing its support from Kyiv, with directives from Donald Trump freezing US military aid, a decision that has raised concerns over Ukraine being left in a critical situation. It is projected that upon this move, Ukraine will face a shortage of weapons within months.
Previously, intelligence labeled “Rel UKR” (Releasable to Ukraine) was routinely shared with Kyiv by the UK and other allies like Australia and New Zealand. However, Washington has now canceled this classification, halting UK intelligence agencies, including GCHQ, from sharing US-generated information.
The decision is expected to negatively impact Ukraine’s battlefield strategy, which continues to resist Russian aggression. UK military intelligence expert Phil Ingram declared that such a restriction shows broader implications of America’s shifting stance on the conflict.
