US threatens to suspend intel sharing, weapons purchases if Ukraine continues Russia energy strikes, sources say

Key Points:

• The Trump administration warned Ukraine and European allies that the US may suspend intelligence sharing and halt European purchases of US weapons for Ukraine if Kyiv does not stop strikes on Russian energy facilities.
• These warnings were communicated over the weekend by the State Department, Pentagon, and US military directly to Ukrainian commanders, highlighting US frustration over Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries.
• Intelligence sharing and weapons purchases, particularly Patriot missile shipments critical to Ukraine's defense, are vital, and their suspension would significantly weaken Ukraine's ability to counter Russian missile and drone attacks.
• President Trump has blamed the Ukraine-Russia war for rising global diesel prices and demanded both sides cease attacks on energy infrastructure, recently announcing a surprising "energy ceasefire" agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
• The threats to cut support risk further straining the already tense relationship between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, with Trump even suggesting Ukraine should replace Zelensky as leader.