US Threatens to Block Arms for Ukraine over Refinery Attacks, FT Reports
- On Sunday, the Financial Times reported that U.S. officials threatened to terminate intelligence sharing and the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List to pressure Kyiv to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries.
- President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, which he stated is "effective immediately," though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he remains awaiting details.
- U.S. officials are lobbying European capitals to end the refinery strikes, while Washington announced a suspension of sanctions on Russian diesel on Friday, which reportedly offers Moscow limited revenue benefits.
- A Ukrainian official stated that U.S. threats regarding arms and intelligence have "ruin the trust completely." Reuters could not immediately verify the report, and The White House provided no comment.
- The ultimatum marks an escalation in U.S. efforts to force a cessation of attacks, which Washington fears could destabilize global energy markets and provoke Russian retaliation, creating operational uncertainty.
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Washington’s reported threat to suspend intelligence sharing and weapons procurement exposes a deepening crisis in the Western alliance, as Trump prioritizes energy security and a potential peace deal while Kyiv refuses to surrender a key instrument of military pressure against Moscow. The escalating confrontation between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has […]
The United States reportedly threatened Ukraine and its European allies to stop sharing intelligence and supplying weapons...
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