U.S. to continue intelligence sharing with Ukraine despite Russian demands – White House

White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt announced this during a press briefing in Washington on Wednesday, as reported by a Ukrinform correspondent.

“Intelligence sharing in terms of defense for Ukraine will continue,” Leavitt stated.

Her statement was in response to journalists’ questions about whether this form of support would persist after the Russian leader urged Trump to end it during their conversation on Tuesday.

As reported by Ukrinform, on Wednesday, the Presidents of the U.S. and Ukraine held a phone conversation. The White House emphasized that U.S. President Donald Trump is determined to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine. The day before, Trump had spoken by phone with Russian leader Putin regarding peace efforts in Ukraine.