The European Commission currently sees no official or practical signs of a cessation in the sharing of intelligence data between the United States of America and Ukraine. This statement was made in Brussels in response to journalistic inquiries regarding the current state of partnership between Washington and Kyiv amidst shifting political dynamics in the US.
Position of the European Commission
According to Paula Pinho, the Chief Spokesperson for the European Commission, responding to media questions, European institutions are closely monitoring the situation but do not yet have confirmation that Washington has curtailed or suspended intelligence support for Ukraine. This issue remains critically important for ensuring the defense capabilities of the country.
Starlink Issue and Alternatives
Another topic of discussion remains the stability of Starlink satellite communication terminals in Ukraine. The European Commission declined to comment in detail on reports regarding operational restrictions of the system, noting that they expect to receive comprehensive technical information. Meanwhile, European Commission representative Thomas Regnier confirmed that active negotiations are underway to provide Ukraine with access to the European secure satellite communication system GOVSATCOM for civilian needs.
Contradictory Data
The situation surrounding American support remains highly contradictory due to diametrically opposed statements and information leaks. Earlier, media reports citing White House sources claimed that US President Donald Trump was considering ending intelligence sharing with Kyiv. At the same time, Trump himself publicly denied these rumors, stating that Washington had not stopped transmitting intelligence data to Ukraine.
Limitations of European Military Support
Despite active searches for solutions and the development of civilian satellite projects, the European Union openly admits that at this stage it cannot offer a full-fledged military alternative to Starlink for the needs of the Ukrainian army. Military communications require colossal secure capacities that currently can only be fully provided by existing American technological solutions.
