U.S. to provide Ukraine with intelligence for missile strikes deep inside Russia

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🗞️ Driving the news: The United States will begin providing Ukraine with targeting intelligence for long-range missile strikes inside Russian territory, focusing particularly on Russia’s energy infrastructure
• President Trump has signed off on the move, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy, as Washington considers supplying Kyiv with even more powerful weapons capable of reaching deeper into Russian territory

🔭 The context: Until now, U.S. intelligence support for Ukraine was largely limited to battlefield situational awareness and defensive operations within Ukraine’s borders
• The new decision comes amid a stalemate in peace negotiations and increasing pressure on Ukraine to disrupt Russia’s war logistics and critical energy assets
• The U.S. is also urging NATO allies to follow suit in intelligence cooperation, signaling a coordinated escalation in Western support.

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Strikes on energy infrastructure inside Russia could have major environmental and geopolitical consequences, including risks of escalation, disruption to energy markets, and potential environmental fallout from damaged facilities
• The shift also highlights the growing intersection between military strategy and energy security, with implications for global supply chains and carbon-intensive energy systems

⏭️ What’s next: The U.S. is likely to finalize decisions on delivering long-range precision weaponry to Ukraine in the coming weeks
• NATO discussions are intensifying around broader intelligence sharing and strategic alignment
• Russia has warned that such actions may prompt a strong retaliatory response, raising concerns over escalation risks heading into winter, when energy infrastructure is most critical

💬 One quote: “The expanded intelligence-sharing with Kyiv is the latest sign that Trump is deepening support for Ukraine as his efforts to advance peace talks have stalled.” — The Wall Street Journal

📈 One stat: Ukraine’s domestically produced “Flamingo” cruise missile — now capable of reaching targets over 1,000 kilometers away — is expected to be a key tool in these new strikes

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