US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the US of failing to provide warnings regarding Russian missile strikes on Kyiv's power infrastructure. This follows recent US policy shifts, including the waiving of sanctions on Russia, leading to increased friction between the two allies.
Why it matters
The breakdown in intelligence sharing and diplomatic alignment between the US and Ukraine could significantly impact the trajectory of the ongoing conflict.
Workers repair railway tracks at a metro station hit by an overnight Russian missile strike on Kyiv. Workers repair railway tracks at a metro station hit by an overnight Russian missile strike on Kyiv. Ukraine US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says Ukrainian president accuses Washington of ‘denial of reality’ in continuing row with Trump over apparent support for Moscow
Prefer the Guardian on Google Ukraine did not receive a warning from the US about an impending Russian missile attack on Sunday evening, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, reviving concerns that Washington is withholding intelligence to bully Kyiv into capitulating to Moscow.
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