U.S. BANS INTELLIGENCE SHARING WITH ALLIES ON RUSSIA-UKRAINE NEGOTIATIONS.

In a stunning move, the United States has imposed a strict ban on sharing intelligence related to Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations with its allies, including key partners in the Five Eyes alliance (U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand). According to a directive issued by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on July 20, 2025, all such intelligence is now classified as "NOFORN" (Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals).

This unprecedented restriction, reported by CBS News on August 22, 2025, applies specifically to analytical and negotiation-related intelligence but does not impact military operational data or diplomatic information, such as Ukraine’s battlefield support.

The decision has sparked intense debate, with some experts calling it a routine measure when interests diverge, while others warn it could erode trust within long-standing alliances. The White House has remained silent on the directive’s motives, leaving analysts speculating about the strategic implications.

Source: CBS News, August 22, 2025.