The Trump administration has ordered a partial halt to intelligence sharing with Ukraine to defend against the Russian invasion, potentially jeopardizing Ukraine's ability to fight back. There are concerns about the impact on Ukraine's defense capabilities and whether a peace deal can be negotiated.
Key Points
Partial halt to intelligence sharing ordered by Trump administration
Concerns about impact on Ukraine's defense capabilities
Potential for negotiations to resume intelligence sharing
Pros
Potential for negotiations to end the war
Optimism from officials about progress in talks
Cons
Risk of devastating blow to Ukraine's ability to fight against Russia
Concerns about betrayal of Ukraine and abandoning allies