Putin plans to ‘inflict maximum damage’ after Trump stops sharing intelligence with Ukraine

Russia has recently regained territory in the Kursk region as Vladimir Putin intensifies efforts to inflict "maximum damage" on Ukraine, which no longer has access to U.S. intelligence sharing.

Earlier this month, Donald Trump ended the intelligence-sharing agreement, a move that coincided with Moscow ramping up operations in Kursk, according to a report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

"The Russian military has not previously prioritized the effort to push Ukrainian forces out of Kursk Oblast over making further advances in eastern Ukraine, despite concentrating a sufficient force grouping to do so in late 2024," the ISW wrote.

"A direct link between the suspension of U.S. intelligence sharing and the collapse of Ukraine's position in Kursk Oblast is unclear. However, Kremlin officials have recently announced their intention to take advantage of the suspension of U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing to 'inflict maximum damage' on Ukrainian forces during the limited time frame before a potential resumption of U.S. support."

Russia and the United States are set to resume peace negotiations in Saudi Arabia this Tuesday, although Ukraine will not be present—despite Volodymyr Zelenskyy's presence in the country.

(QG - Source: The Daily Express / Picture: © Unsplash)