Spy chief: US resumes intelligence sharing with Ukraine

The United States has resumed sharing intelligence data with Ukraine, as confirmed by the head of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.

In her announcement on X page, Gabbard praised President Biden's leadership, Caliber.Az reports. 

"Because of President Donald Trump's leadership, we are one significant step closer to ending the bloody war in Ukraine. Per the President's direction, the pause on intelligence sharing with Ukraine has ended," she said.

Notably, US will resume intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine after Ukrainian delegates agreed to a 30-day interim ceasefire proposal from the Trump administration. The ceasefire, which could be extended by mutual agreement, aims to facilitate peace talks, with both parties acknowledging that Russian reciprocity is crucial for progress.

The announcement follows a significant rift between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in February, after which the U.S. paused intelligence sharing with Kyiv.

In the joint statement, both nations highlighted the importance of developing Ukraine's critical mineral resources, which had been stalled after the clash between Trump and Zelenskyy. They also discussed humanitarian efforts, including prisoner exchanges and the return of Ukrainian children forcibly relocated by Russia. Zelenskyy welcomed the ceasefire as a step towards lasting peace, stressing Ukraine's commitment to achieving a reliable and swift resolution.

The discussions in Saudi Arabia were led by key figures, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian officials. Despite Russia's recent missile strikes on Ukrainian targets, both delegations expressed optimism about the potential for peace, with Ukraine thanking the U.S. for its role in advancing the process.

By Aghakazim Guliyev