Trump halts sharing satellite imagery with Ukraine after cutting military aid and intelligence sharing

The United States has stopped sharing satellite imagery with Ukraine, a Pentagon company confirmed to New York Times on Friday.
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) mentioned the suspension was momentary, nevertheless it comes at a crucial time for Ukraine, which depends on these pictures to watch Russian troop actions and assess battlefield injury.
Maxar Technologies, a US-based firm that provides satellite pictures to Ukraine by a Pentagon program, confirmed that the image-sharing had been suspended. The firm acknowledged that it follows “contractual commitments” with purchasers, together with the US authorities.
This determination follows a collection of measures taken by the Trump administration to push Ukraine into peace negotiations with Russia. Alongside halting satellite imagery, the US has additionally reduce military aid and stopped intelligence-sharing with Kyiv. The shift in American coverage may change the course of the conflict, as Ukraine faces ongoing Russian assaults and infrastructure strikes.
The feud with Ukraine president Zelenskyy reached its peak on February 28, when Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Zelenskyy within the Oval Office earlier than dismissing him with out finalising a crucial minerals deal.
Despite these actions, Trump maintained that he was contemplating new financial measures in opposition to Russia. “I’m strongly considering imposing new sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and permanent peace deal is reached,” he mentioned on Friday. His assertion got here simply hours after Russian forces launched heavy missile strikes on key Ukrainian infrastructure.
However, simply hours later, he acknowledged that working with Russia was “easier” than dealing with Ukraine in his efforts to finish the conflict. “Honestly, I’m finding it more difficult to deal with Ukraine, and they don’t have the cards. It may be easier dealing with Russia,” he mentioned.