‘Putting America First’: U.S. Lawmakers React To Explosive Trump-Zelensky Meeting
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US Halts Flow of Intelligence to Ukraine
Above: Ukrainian soldiers of the 93rd Brigade attend the combat drills outside of the Pokrovsk on Feb. 13, 2025. Image copyright: Wolfgang Schwan/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
The pause in intelligence sharing is a strategic move from the Trump administration to bring Ukraine to the negotiating table and achieve lasting peace, preventing unnecessary prolongation of the conflict and ensuring the responsible use of American resources. It's time for the US to help bring this conflict to an end — despite Zelenskyy's intransigence.
Democratic narrative
Cutting off intelligence support to Ukraine severely hampers its defensive capabilities, gives Russia a significant battlefield advantage, and represents a betrayal of a key ally that could embolden Moscow's aggression. This reckless move from Trump is damaging Ukraine's security and America's standing on the world stage.