US threatens to cut off intelligence sharing with Ukraine over strikes on Russian oil refineries
US envoys said intelligence sharing could be cut off if Kyiv keeps striking Russian oil refineries, as Washington eases diesel sanctions on Moscow.
- Representatives of President Donald Trump's administration warned Ukraine that the US could terminate intelligence sharing if Kyiv continues striking Russian oil refineries, according to Axios.
- President Donald Trump claims strikes on Russian energy infrastructure "hurt American consumers" by raising diesel fuel prices, though he does not view these attacks as equivalent to Russian strikes on Ukraine.
- The Treasury Department recently authorized Russian diesel shipments, lifting sanctions until April 7, 2027; Ukraine considers the deal unfair and compares it to last year's summit in Alaska.
- During meetings in Miami, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner warned Ukrainian officials about potential intelligence cutoffs and are considering visiting Moscow and Kyiv next week to discuss peace proposals.
- A US official stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is "misreading the room" and eroding goodwill with Trump, while RBC-Ukraine reports Kyiv will continue refinery strikes until an energy truce is reached.
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