--- title: "Zelenskyy Confirms Resumption of US-Ukraine Intelligence Sharing After Blockade Period" description: "Zelenskyy confirmed that the US has resumed intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a period of blockade. A new meeting with Trump's team regarding the end of the war is possible next week." date: 2026-10-18T13:21:16.554Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/us-resumes-intelligence-sharing-ukraine-zelenskyy tags: [us-ukraine, intelligence-exchange, zelensky, trump, russia-ukraine-war, diplomacy] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Zelenskyy Confirms Resumption of US-Ukraine Intelligence Sharing After Blockade Period ## Key Points - Zelenskyy confirmed the resumption of US-Ukraine intelligence sharing after a blockade period - The suspension was linked to Washington's warnings over Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries - The October 12 ballistic warning incident was explained by 'bad weather' - Trump publicly denied stopping the exchange, and the EC saw no signs of termination - A meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump's team on ending the war is possible next week Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the United States has resumed intelligence sharing with Kyiv after the process was blocked for 'a certain period of time'. The head of state announced this in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, which was reported by Bloomberg and commented on by RBC-Ukraine. Zelenskyy did not disclose specific timelines for the suspension or clarify the reasons why the American side interrupted data transmission. According to him, the resumption of cooperation will increase the effectiveness of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and awareness of missile and drone strikes by Russia. ### Reasons for Suspension: Refinery Strikes and Washington Warnings Context for understanding the reasons behind the intelligence-sharing blockade has developed over recent weeks. Earlier, Zelenskyy reported that the administration of US President Donald Trump had warned of a potential halt to intelligence transmission if Ukraine did not stop strikes on oil refineries in Russia. Thus, according to the Ukrainian president, the suspension was a consequence of Washington's diplomatic pressure regarding the long-chain strike tactics on Russia's fuel infrastructure facilities. ### The October 12 Incident and the 'Bad Weather' Explanation Special attention in public discourse was drawn to the October 12 episode, when the Ukrainian side did not receive a timely warning about the launch of a Russian ballistic missile at Kyiv. US officials explained the lack of such a warning by 'bad weather', which, according to Ukrainian experts, does not comply with standard data-sharing procedures where meteorological conditions are not grounds for a complete cessation of information regarding ballistic threats. This incident became one of the triggers for public debate regarding the actual state of the communication channel between the intelligence agencies of the two countries. ### Internal Political Dynamics in Washington Ahead of Zelenskyy's statement, American media reported that the White House chief was 'furious' and ready to halt intelligence sharing with Ukraine at any moment. At the same time, according to the same sources, CIA Director John Ratcliffe actively dissuaded Trump from making such a decision, arguing its strategic consequences for intelligence cooperation. These reports indicate that a real dispute existed within the US administration regarding the expediency of completely or partially stopping data transmission to Kyiv. ### Brussels' Position and Trump's Own Statements Against the backdrop of mounting tension, the European Commission stated it saw no signs of intelligence sharing stopping between the US and Ukraine. Donald Trump himself assured in public statements that he was 'helping' Ukraine and had not stopped the transfer of intelligence information. Thus, at the time of Zelenskyy's statement on NBC, the parties' positions on the fact and timing of the data-sharing suspension differed significantly: Kyiv recorded a period of blockade, while Washington publicly denied the stoppage itself. ### Prospects: Potential Meeting with Trump's Team Zelenskyy added that a new meeting with US President Donald Trump's team could take place as early as next week, focusing on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. The Ukrainian leader also expressed hope that Trump would change his attitude towards cooperation between the two countries, particularly regarding the easing of sanctions pressure on Moscow, which Zelenskyy called 'regrettable'. The resumption of intelligence sharing has apparently become one of the conditions for continuing the negotiation track between Kyiv and Washington. ## Accounts differ ### Fact and timeline of the US-Ukraine intelligence sharing suspension - **Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy:** Intelligence sharing was blocked for 'a certain period of time' and then resumed ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ssha-vidnovili-obmin-rozviddanimi-ukrayinoyu-1792326384.html)) - **US President Donald Trump:** He did not stop intelligence sharing with Ukraine and is 'helping' Kyiv ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ssha-vidnovili-obmin-rozviddanimi-ukrayinoyu-1792326384.html)) - **European Commission:** Sees no signs of intelligence sharing stopping between the US and Ukraine ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ssha-vidnovili-obmin-rozviddanimi-ukrayinoyu-1792326384.html)) *Where they agree:* Intelligence sharing between the US and Ukraine has currently been resumed — a fact confirmed by both Zelenskyy and indirectly by American sources. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [США возобновили обмен разведданными с Украиной, - Зеленский](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ssha-vidnovili-obmin-rozviddanimi-ukrayinoyu-1792326384.html) - Primary source. Zelenskyy's statement in an NBC/Bloomberg interview about the resumption of sharing. Context: Trump's warnings, the October 12 incident, EC position, Trump's statements. - [США возобновили обмен разведданными с Украиной: что это меняет для Сил обороны](https://news.telegraf.com.ua/ukraina/5952793-ssha-vidnovili-obmin-rozviddanimi-z-ukrainoyu-shcho-tse-zminyue-dlya-sil-oboroni) - Confirms the fact of resumption, referencing the same Meet the Press/NBC interview. Adds context about strengthening Ukraine's position and Zelenskyy's criticism regarding sanctions. - [США возобновили обмен разведданными с Украиной, — Зеленский](https://www.obozrevatel.com/section-politics-news/news-ssha-vidnovyly-obmin-rozviddanymy-z-ukrayinoyu-zelenskyy-18-10-2026.html) - Confirms the fact and hope for negotiations with Washington this week. - [США возобновили обмен разведывательной информацией с Украиной, – Зеленский](https://24tv.ua/ru/obmen-razveddannymi-s-ssha-vozobnovlen-zelenskij_n3162838) - Confirms resumption after a break lasting some time. ## FAQ ### When exactly did the US suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine? Zelenskyy did not provide exact dates, noting only that the blockade lasted 'a certain period of time'. Context indicates that the suspension or threat of suspension was linked to the Trump administration's warnings about strikes on Russian oil refineries. ### Why did Ukraine not receive a warning about ballistic launches on October 12? US officials explained the lack of warning by 'bad weather'. The Ukrainian side did not publicly comment on this explanation, but the incident became one of the reasons for public discussion regarding the state of the data-sharing channel. ### What did Zelenskyy say about a possible meeting with Trump's team? The Ukrainian president stated that a new meeting with US President Donald Trump's team on issues of ending the Russian-Ukrainian war could take place as early as next week. ### Did Trump deny the fact of the intelligence-sharing suspension? Yes. Trump himself publicly stated that he is 'helping' Ukraine and did not stop intelligence sharing. The European Commission also stated it sees no signs of the exchange stopping.