President Donald Trump announced near-resumption of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, amidst high-stakes peace talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. The discussions also involve potential military aid and a minerals deal.

The Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, John Ratcliffe, on Wednesday said the United States has cut off intelligence-sharing with Kyiv in a move that could seriously hamper the Ukrainian military’s ability to target Russian forces.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States had "just about" ended a suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, and that he expects good results out of upcoming talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.

The United States has temporarily cut off intelligence sharing with Ukraine, officials said on Wednesday, the latest blow to the relationship between the Trump administration and Kyiv. CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed the decision in an interview with Fox News on Wednesday morning.

The United States halted intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said Wednesday, a move that could weaken the Ukrainian military’s ability to target Russian forces on the battlefield.

CIA director John Ratcliffe says the move will "put the world in a better place for these peace negotiations to move forward", with the move coming amid deteriorating relations between Washington DC and Kyiv.

The Trump administration appears to have ordered at least a partial halt to the crucial intelligence that the United States shares with Ukraine to defend against the Russian invasion, according to a US military official and public remarks made by top Trump administration officials.

Officials say Russia has launched heavy aerial attacks on Ukraine for a second night. Without U.S. satellite imagery, Ukraine's ability to defend itself is diminished.

The U.S. decision to stop sharing military intelligence with Ukraine hobbles its ability to strike and defend against the Russian army

The decision by the United States to suspend intelligence cooperation with Ukraine has had serious consequences on the front lines, reports "Time" magazine. Russia has gained an advantage on a key front,

Russia launched heavy aerial attacks on Ukraine for a second night Saturday after the United States stopped sharing satellite images.