Ukrainians fear US intelligence cuts as Russian strikes intensify

What the report says

Ukrainians are warning that any reduction in US-backed intelligence sharing could leave civilians more exposed as Russia steps up missile and drone attacks. In Kyiv and other cities, air raid alerts depend in part on satellite-based early warnings that can provide several minutes of lead time before strikes hit apartment blocks, energy facilities and other targets. Al Jazeera reported that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s partners had not provided this intelligence, while US President Donald Trump denied that Washington had stopped sharing it.

The article says the concern comes as Trump pushes an “energy ceasefire” proposal and renewed peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv. Ukrainian officials and analysts interviewed by Al Jazeera argued that Washington is using pressure on Kyiv to encourage concessions, while Russia continues striking Ukraine’s power and heating infrastructure. Moscow did not publicly confirm support for the ceasefire idea, according to the report.

The piece also notes wider anxieties over Ukraine’s battlefield communications. A Ukrainian drone official said SpaceX had limited some Starshield-linked services on faster-flying drones, though Musk said the White House controls those systems. The article places these disputes in the context of earlier reporting about Musk’s role in Starlink access during the war. Together, the developments highlight how intelligence, satellite communications and energy infrastructure have become central to both civilian safety and Ukraine’s military response.