Summary
According to National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, the United States is temporarily halting intelligence sharing with Ukraine. This decision follows a breakdown in diplomatic relations after a tense meeting between the US president and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office last Friday.
President Donald Trump had previously paused military aid to Ukraine, but Waltz indicated he would consider lifting this freeze if peace talks progress. In an address to Congress last night, the US president stated that Ukraine is prepared to begin peace negotiations and shared a letter he received from his Ukrainian counterpart.
According to National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, the United States has temporarily paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Speaking to reporters, Waltz stated that the US is "taking a step back" to review all aspects of its relationship with Ukraine. He mentioned that he recently spoke on the phone with his Ukrainian counterpart, and they had "good talks" regarding the location and details of the upcoming negotiations. Waltz added that there will be progress in "very short order."
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