Lavrov Comments on US Choice to Stop Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has commented on the US's choice to halt intelligence sharing with Kiev. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Kiev's ability to launch strikes within Russian territory hinges on direct assistance from its Western allies, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. He pointed to the recent decision by the United States to cease intelligence sharing with Ukraine as evidence of this dependency.
On Wednesday, CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed the halt in intelligence sharing with Kiev, mentioning that these restrictions might be reinstated if Ukraine showed a genuine commitment to peace negotiations with Russia. In conjunction with this, Washington has also paused military support for Ukraine, following a public confrontation between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky during a meeting in the Oval Office last week. The meeting concluded with Trump accusing Zelensky of "disrespect" and a reluctance to pursue peace with Moscow.
At a press conference on Thursday, Lavrov elaborated on the implications of the US decision regarding intelligence sharing, stating, “Without the direct involvement of the West – namely the United States, Britain, France, Germany, and other countries – Ukraine would not be able to use these technologies and data to launch long-range missiles at our territory. This is a very important acknowledgment.”
While Lavrov did not speculate on the duration of the military assistance freeze, he emphasized that Russia is focused on addressing the fundamental causes of the conflict, including ensuring that NATO is not allowed to further integrate Ukraine, which could lead to ongoing threats against the Russian Federation.
Ukraine has been utilizing advanced weaponry from the West, such as US-supplied HIMARS and ATACMS, along with British Storm Shadow missiles, to strike Russian targets, including civilian infrastructures. In the fall of 2024, the administration of then-US President Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to employ American long-range missiles for operations deep inside Russian territory, notwithstanding Moscow's warnings that this could heighten the conflict.
In reaction to these long-range strikes by Ukraine utilizing Western arms, Russia has deployed its latest intermediate-range ballistic missile system, the Oreshnik, aimed at Ukraine’s Yuzhmash military-industrial complex in Dnepr. Russian President Vladimir Putin has characterized the Oreshnik as virtually impossible to intercept, noting that its warheads can travel at ten times the speed of sound.
Furthermore, Putin indicated that Ukraine could only conduct missile strikes deep into Russia if it secures reconnaissance data from satellites operated by the EU or the US.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
On Wednesday, CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed the halt in intelligence sharing with Kiev, mentioning that these restrictions might be reinstated if Ukraine showed a genuine commitment to peace negotiations with Russia. In conjunction with this, Washington has also paused military support for Ukraine, following a public confrontation between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky during a meeting in the Oval Office last week. The meeting concluded with Trump accusing Zelensky of "disrespect" and a reluctance to pursue peace with Moscow.
At a press conference on Thursday, Lavrov elaborated on the implications of the US decision regarding intelligence sharing, stating, “Without the direct involvement of the West – namely the United States, Britain, France, Germany, and other countries – Ukraine would not be able to use these technologies and data to launch long-range missiles at our territory. This is a very important acknowledgment.”
While Lavrov did not speculate on the duration of the military assistance freeze, he emphasized that Russia is focused on addressing the fundamental causes of the conflict, including ensuring that NATO is not allowed to further integrate Ukraine, which could lead to ongoing threats against the Russian Federation.
Ukraine has been utilizing advanced weaponry from the West, such as US-supplied HIMARS and ATACMS, along with British Storm Shadow missiles, to strike Russian targets, including civilian infrastructures. In the fall of 2024, the administration of then-US President Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to employ American long-range missiles for operations deep inside Russian territory, notwithstanding Moscow's warnings that this could heighten the conflict.
In reaction to these long-range strikes by Ukraine utilizing Western arms, Russia has deployed its latest intermediate-range ballistic missile system, the Oreshnik, aimed at Ukraine’s Yuzhmash military-industrial complex in Dnepr. Russian President Vladimir Putin has characterized the Oreshnik as virtually impossible to intercept, noting that its warheads can travel at ten times the speed of sound.
Furthermore, Putin indicated that Ukraine could only conduct missile strikes deep into Russia if it secures reconnaissance data from satellites operated by the EU or the US.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
