New York/Moscow, October 2: The United States has agreed to provide Ukraine with intelligence support to carry out missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing senior officials. President Donald Trump has given his approval to the move as his administration considers supplying Kyiv with advanced weaponry.
The intelligence-sharing arrangement will enable the Pentagon and U.S. intelligence agencies to share targeting data, allowing Ukraine to strike oil refineries, pipelines, and other energy facilities that provide critical revenue for the Kremlin. Officials said the initiative is aimed at weakening Russia’s ability to finance and sustain its war effort in Ukraine.
In addition to intelligence, Washington has urged NATO allies to extend similar support and is also weighing the delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles and Barracuda munitions. However, no final decision has been made regarding their supply.
Moscow has strongly opposed the development. Russian envoy to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya warned on October 1 that Russia would “find a response” if Tomahawk missiles are supplied to Kyiv. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the decision was not yet final but claimed that even if deployed, such weapons would not change the outcome of the conflict.
According to reports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a personal request for Tomahawk missiles during a closed-door meeting with Trump last week. With a range of up to 1,500 miles, the missiles would give Ukraine the capability to strike deep inside Russian territory, including Moscow.
In a recent statement, Trump described Russia as a “paper tiger,” citing U.S. intelligence assessments that suggest Moscow is facing economic collapse and battlefield setbacks. He also expressed confidence, for the first time, that Ukraine could restore its borders to their original form.
US to Share Intelligence with Ukraine for Strikes on Russian Energy Sites: Report
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