Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Sunday that the United States has resumed intelligence-sharing with Ukraine after a brief pause, which Kyiv had previously reported left its forces vulnerable to Russian missile strikes. Speaking to NBC’s Meet the Press, Zelenskyy stated that the intelligence-sharing had been “blocked for some period of time” before being “deblocked” by the US. He expressed gratitude for the resumption, noting that US intelligence is critical for detecting incoming Russian ballistic missiles.
Ukraine also reported disruptions to Starlink and Starshield satellite services, which Kyiv relies on for battlefield communications and drone operations. Zelenskyy suggested these restrictions were a “message” from the US government, though he did not provide evidence. The Trump administration has denied any involvement in the slowdown.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, appearing on the same program, rejected Zelenskyy’s claims about US government interference. Bessent stated that no one in the Trump administration was responsible for the disruptions and called Zelenskyy’s remarks “reckless.” He emphasized that intelligence-sharing and military assistance to Ukraine continue.
Republican lawmakers have called for investigations into the Starshield disruptions. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) stated on CBS’ Face the Nation that there “needs to be a congressional investigation” into the matter, rejecting claims by Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the slowdown occurred without White House involvement.
Zelenskyy also criticized recent US policy decisions, including the waiver of sanctions on Russian diesel imports, warning that such moves could undermine Ukraine’s war effort. He stated that if the US “officially takes the side of Russia,” Ukraine would be unable to prevail. Trump has previously framed his decisions as aimed at encouraging negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Elon Musk, whose SpaceX operates Starlink, stated in a post on X that Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government, implying that any restrictions would be decided by the military or the president. Trump has denied responsibility for the slowdown, stating that it was “not me” and that the situation remains unchanged.
The dispute over intelligence-sharing and satellite services comes amid growing concerns about the US-Ukraine relationship, with Zelenskyy expressing hope that Trump would “change his decisions.” Bessent reiterated that the US remains committed to providing intelligence and military support to Ukraine, though he declined to directly answer whether Ukraine is considered an ally.