The United States has "just about" ended its freeze on intelligence sharing with Kyiv, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on March 9. CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced on March 5 that the U.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States had "just about" ended a suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, and that he expects good results out of upcoming talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.

The United States has temporarily cut off intelligence sharing with Ukraine, officials said on Wednesday, the latest blow to the relationship between the Trump administration and Kyiv. CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed the decision in an interview with Fox News on Wednesday morning.

Officials say the halt in assistance is a warning to the Ukrainians of the consequences of not cooperating with the president.

The Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, John Ratcliffe, on Wednesday said the United States has cut off intelligence-sharing with Kyiv in a move that could seriously hamper the Ukrainian military’s ability to target Russian forces.

The Trump administration on Wednesday cut off most military channel intelligence sharing with Ukraine, officials said.

The suspension, which could cost lives by hurting Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian missile strikes, followed a halt this week to U.S. military aid to Kyiv.

Officials say Russia has launched heavy aerial attacks on Ukraine for a second night. Without U.S. satellite imagery, Ukraine's ability to defend itself is diminished.

The U.S. decision to stop sharing military intelligence with Ukraine hobbles its ability to strike and defend against the Russian army

The decision by the United States to suspend intelligence cooperation with Ukraine has had serious consequences on the front lines, reports "Time" magazine. Russia has gained an advantage on a key front,

Russia launched heavy aerial attacks on Ukraine for a second night Saturday after the United States stopped sharing satellite images.