Remember when America was the world’s ATM? For decades, we’ve been expected to fund every global crisis while getting nothing in return. No questions asked, just sign the check and shut up.
Those days are over. President Trump promised to put America first, and he meant it. No more blank checks to foreign countries who take our generosity for granted while lecturing us about how we should run our own country.
The White House has suspended all intelligence sharing with Ukraine. This dramatic move comes as part of the broader freeze on assistance until Ukraine chooses President Trump’s path to peace and comes to the negotiating table.
From ‘Breitbart’:
Intelligence sharing between Washington and Kyiv has been stopped, London’s Financial Times reports, citing “officials”. Access to the products of the highly developed Western intelligence establishment has lent a serious edge to Kyiv over the numerically superior Russian forces, allowing it to direct strikes with precision, including in the increasingly prominent realm of drone warfare.
This isn’t just a slap on the wrist. It’s a game-changer. That intelligence has been critical for Ukraine’s military operations. Without it, they’re flying blind against a much larger Russian force.
But President Trump didn’t stop there. The administration has explicitly ordered allies to stop sharing American-sourced intelligence with Ukraine. The Daily Mail reports that the United States has “banned Britain from sharing US military intelligence with Ukraine.” The “Rel UKR” classification, which stood for “releasable to Ukraine,” has been suspended.
Trump Demands Results, Not Empty Promises
Unlike his predecessor, President Trump isn’t interested in writing blank checks for foreign wars with no end in sight. He’s a businessman who expects a return on investment. And right now, that means Ukraine needs to get serious about peace talks.
The suspension follows Zelensky’s failed attempt to turn a treaty-signing event into a renegotiation in front of the global media. The Ukrainian president was subsequently kicked out of the White House early for his lack of respect. Trump’s message was clear: come back when you’re serious about peace.
Ukraine has tried to downplay the importance of losing US aid. Zelensky immediately flew to European capitals looking for alternative support. But behind closed doors, they know the truth. A senior Ukrainian official admitted to the Daily Mail: “We have two to three months. After that, the position will be very difficult for us. It will not be a total collapse, but we will be forced to withdraw from some areas more quickly.”
Ukraine Faces Reality Check
Faced with the prospect of losing America’s support, Zelensky appears to have had a change of heart. According to President Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday night, Zelensky has written a letter stating: “We do really value how much America has done to help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty and independence. Regarding the agreement on minerals and security, Ukraine is ready to sign it at any time that is convenient for you.”
That’s quite a turnaround from last week’s disastrous meeting. Funny how quickly priorities change when the money spigot gets turned off.
Positive discussions are reportedly underway between the two nations. Zelensky’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak said he and US national security adviser Mike Waltz had “discussed the next steps towards a just and lasting peace” in Ukraine during a call. They’ve scheduled a meeting of Ukrainian and US officials in the near future “to continue this important work.”
Europe Scrambles as America Puts Its Interests First
European leaders are panicking. They’ve scheduled emergency talks to figure out how to increase their military budgets now that America isn’t footing the bill anymore. For decades, they’ve enjoyed the luxury of minimal defense spending while lecturing us about our policies. That free ride is ending.
In Britain, Prime Minister Starmer was asked about reports that the US had barred the UK from sharing intelligence with Ukraine. He responded with typical political doublespeak: “I’ve always been clear that we need to ensure that the US, the UK, Europe and Ukraine are working together, but we must not choose between the US and Europe.”
Meanwhile, about 100 pro-Ukraine protesters gathered outside the US embassy in London, chanting “Russian troops out” and “Russia is a terrorist state.” Maybe they should be protesting outside European government buildings instead, demanding their own leaders step up.
Key Takeaways:
- Trump halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine and blocks allies from passing on US intel until peace talks progress.
- Zelensky quickly changes tone, now “ready to sign” minerals and security agreement after Trump’s firm stance.
- European nations scramble to fund their own defense as America finally puts its interests first.
Sources: Breitbart, The Independent
