U.S. has officially halted intelligence sharing with Ukraine a move confirmed by U.S. intelligence chief John Ratcliffe on Wednesday.

Analysts believe this decision could severely impact Kyiv’s military capabilities. National Security Advisor Mike World stated that after reviewing all aspects of the intelligence-sharing agreement, Washington decided to take this step.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is making efforts to restore U.S.-Ukraine relations. After a heated exchange with Trump. U.S. cut off military aid to Ukraine pressuring Kyiv into agreeing to a mineral trade deal with Washington as a condition for peace talks.

Amid these developments U.S. has also been actively engaged in discussions on a potential peace agreement with Russia.

European military leaders are set to meet next week to discuss Ukraine situation. French President Emmanuel Macron, in a televised address. Stated that with U.S. shifting its stance on Ukraine, Europe has entered a new era. He also announced plans to increase military spending.

Russia has continued its attacks on Ukraine while issuing Russian passports to residents in four occupied Ukrainian regions—Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. Russian officials reported that over 3.5 million people in these areas have received Russian passports.

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Amid these tensions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to negotiate with Russia to end war. U.S. President Donald Trump in his first address to Congress after assuming office for a second term, emphasized his economic and trade policies.

He reiterated his ambition to integrate Greenland into U.S. And defended his tariff policies, arguing that past administrations wasted billions on foreign projects without benefiting Americans.

Trump’s speech sparked strong reactions from Democrats, who criticized his policies on tariffs, healthcare cuts, and rising national debt. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic leaders accused Trump of using fear tactics rather than offering real solutions for inflation and economic challenges.

California Senator Adam Schiff called Trump’s tariffs a “Trump Tax,” warning they could further drive up prices. While some lawmakers walked out in protest, Trump’s supporters praised his speech as inspirational and focused on American interests.

With ongoing global trade tensions and a shift in U.S. foreign policy, analysts view Trump’s address as particularly significant. Reactions from both Democrats and Republicans highlight deep political divide over his administration’s direction.