The U.S. has switched intelligence sharing back on with Ukraine after cutting it off for months in 2025. Politico first reported the move, which came after diplomatic talks reopened the channel that had frozen in March. Now the data is flowing again, and Ukrainian forces are using it to hit targets deeper inside Russia with long-range strikes.
The timing matters. Battlefield commanders need real-time targeting information to coordinate operations against Russian military bases and energy infrastructure. Without it, Ukraine was flying blind. With it restored, the operational advantage swings back toward Kyiv. U.S. lawmakers quoted in the reporting frame this as a major shift in how the war unfolds on the ground.
Markets see ceasefire odds falling
Prediction markets are already pricing in the consequences. Traders are betting that a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire by the end of 2026 is now less likely than it was weeks ago. The logic is straightforward: if Ukraine suddenly has better targeting and more firepower, negotiating a settlement becomes harder. Moscow loses incentive to talk when it's getting pounded.
What happens next depends on three things. First, whether the intelligence feed stays open or gets frozen again. Second, how effective Ukrainian strikes actually become with the restored data. Third, whether either side signals willingness to negotiate, or if both dig in for a longer conflict. Observers will watch statements from Trump, Putin, and Zelensky for any hints about diplomatic movement. Military engagement patterns on the ground will signal whether the intelligence sharing is changing how the war actually plays out.
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