US threatens Ukraine with weapon and intelligence cuts over refinery strikes

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The United States is reportedly threatening to suspend intelligence sharing and the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) mechanism—a system used by allies to procure American weapons—unless Ukraine ceases its long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and oil refineries. This pressure, according to European officials cited by the Financial Times, comes as the Trump administration seeks to enforce an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire via social media, claiming both parties had agreed to stop attacking energy facilities. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated he was awaiting specific details of the agreement and noted that Russia had continued strikes on Ukrainian energy sectors, including a power plant in Kharkiv. Zelenskiy indicated Kyiv would be prepared to halt its own attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Russia reciprocated.

In discussions with Ukrainian representatives, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner reportedly warned that continued strikes on Russian refineries could harm both nations by impacting global fuel prices and US economic interests. While the White House has declined to comment on the specific threats, the move has caused significant tension within the Western alliance regarding the future of military and intelligence support for Kyiv.

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[● 24 SOURCES] The US is threatening to halt weapon procurement systems and intelligence sharing if Ukraine continues strikes on Russian refineries. srnnews.com · fakti.bg · www.vijesti.me · www.telegraf.rs · petterssonsblogg.se · +17 more
[● 12 SOURCES] President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated he is awaiting specific details regarding the energy ceasefire announced by Trump. srnnews.com · fakti.bg · www.kurir.rs · www.vijesti.me · n1info.rs · +6 more
[● 18 SOURCES] US officials are lobbying European capitals and Kyiv to end attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. srnnews.com · fakti.bg · www.vijesti.me · petterssonsblogg.se · sputniknews.cn · +11 more
[● 17 SOURCES] Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. srnnews.com · fakti.bg · www.kurir.rs · www.vijesti.me · www.telegraf.rs · +10 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The US Treasury Department issued a license allowing temporary deals involving Russian diesel fuel until April 7. fakti.bg · thanhnien.vn · baoquocte.vn · soha.vn · cafef.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] A high-ranking Ukrainian official stated that Kyiv will continue its campaign against Russian refineries.
[● 3 SOURCES] US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner warned Ukraine that intelligence sharing could be cut if attacks on Russian oil refineries continue.
[● 11 SOURCES] The US is threatening to halt the procurement system that provides Ukraine with weapons to press Kyiv to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. n1info.rs · srnnews.com · fakti.bg · www.telegraf.rs · www.vijesti.me · +5 more
[● 13 SOURCES] The US is threatening to cut off intelligence sharing and the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) mechanism. n1info.rs · srnnews.com · fakti.bg · www.telegraf.rs · www.newsbeast.gr · +7 more