U.S. warns Ukraine it could cut intel sharing : NPR

Key Points:

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that the Trump administration threatened to cut off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine unless it ceased long-range drone strikes on Russian oil refineries.
• Zelenskyy criticized Trump's recent decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel, calling it a weak move that would not lower U.S. fuel prices but would instead fund Russia's war efforts.
• The Ukrainian leader disputed Trump's claim that Ukraine was responsible for rising diesel prices, attributing the increase primarily to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the Iran conflict.
• Zelenskyy expressed frustration over Trump's announcement of a partial energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, stating he learned about it through social media and that Ukraine will continue strikes on Russian energy targets until Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure stop.
• Despite tensions, Trump stated the U.S. continues to share intelligence with Ukraine and supports efforts to end the conflict, even as high fuel prices remain a significant concern in the U.S. ahead of the midterm elections.