US policy towards Ukraine is entering a phase of active action. US President Donald Trump is deepening military cooperation with Kyiv, in particular in the field of intelligence and strike operations against Russian facilities. The Kremlin is responding with its usual intimidation, trying to restrain the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Meanwhile, a scandal broke out in the US over the transfer of classified information through a dating site, which once again raised the issue of data security during war.
America is considering opportunities to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine, - Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky also reported about positive signals from the United States regarding strengthening cooperation between the countries. In his address, he said that during a detailed conversation with US President Donald Trump, he discussed the issues of energy and strengthening Ukraine's air defense.
The US President, according to Zelensky, was interested in the situation in Kyiv and other regions, and also noted that the world is closely following Russia's actions, while the leaders' attention is focused on the conflict in the Middle East. The Ukrainian leader emphasized that international support for Ukraine's security is a guarantee of stability throughout the world.
Zelensky also held talks with the Prime Minister of Canada, emphasizing Ukraine's need for air defense and energy assistance. He noted that the PURL program, which allows Kyiv to purchase American weapons, including missiles for Patriot systems, is working successfully.
he President thanked NATO partners and expressed hope for Canada's accession to this program.
Following talks with the leaders of several countries, Zelensky instructed the Ukrainian team to take specific measures to strengthen defense capabilities.
Financial Times: US Helps Ukraine Strike Russian Refineries
According to The Financial Times, the US has been helping Ukraine strike Russian energy facilities, including oil refineries, for several months.
After a July conversation between the leaders of the US and Ukraine, American intelligence began providing Kyiv with data that helps Ukrainian drones plan the routes, altitudes and times of attacks. The strikes marked a new stage in cooperation between the two countries, deepening support for Ukraine amid Trump’s growing disillusionment with Russia.
The Financial Times also emphasized that the change in US approach came precisely after the American leader asked whether Ukraine was capable of striking Moscow if it received long-range weapons.
According to sources, the US is also prioritizing targets to weaken the aggressor’s economy. One of the US officials noted that the Ukrainian drones have effectively become a tool for Washington to pressure the Kremlin. Kiev is able to strike far behind the front line, which significantly affects fuel production in Russia.
Moscow warns of a “dramatic moment” due to the possibility of transferring Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
The Kremlin said it was “deeply concerned” about the possibility of transferring American Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, calling the situation “dramatic”.
Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov, in a comment to Russian television, noted that the war had reached a point where “tension is growing on all sides”.
It is worth noting that Tomahawks have a range of up to 2.5 thousand kilometers, which allows Ukraine to potentially strike Russian territory, including Moscow. Some outdated modifications of these missiles are capable of carrying nuclear warheads, which increases the Kremlin’s anxiety.
US President Donald Trump previously said that before making a decision on the transfer of Tomahawks, he wants to understand how Ukraine plans to use them in order to avoid escalation. At the same time, he admitted that “in a way” he had already made a decision.
However, for Moscow, the issue of the missile transfer has become a marker for the potential expansion of the conflict between the West and Russia, which is already being called the biggest clash since the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Kremlin is using the Tomahawk theme to justify its own escalating rhetoric and increase the degree of tension.
US military transmitted classified information about the war in Ukraine via a dating site
The United States has arrested 64-year-old David Slater, a former US Army officer, a retired lieutenant colonel, who worked at a US Air Force air base and had access to classified information.
As reported by ABC News, Slater transmitted information about the war in Ukraine via a dating site to a person who posed as a Ukrainian. He admitted that he spoke about the military goals and capabilities of the Russian army using a private messaging system. The woman called him a “secret agent” and “favorite informant,” manipulating her husband’s trust.
The investigation found that Slater shared details obtained at briefings on Russia’s war against Ukraine. One of the fragments of the correspondence, quoted by the TV channel, contained the message: “Dave, I hope NATO will prepare a very pleasant surprise for Putin tomorrow! Tell me?”
The incident caused a wide resonance in the United States, as the official had access to information marked “top secret”.
The case is being seen as an example of new methods of recruitment through social networks used by foreign spy structures.
Putin plays “red lines”: the Kremlin is afraid of Tomahawk missiles – ISW
Vladimir Putin is trying to thwart the possible transfer of American Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, threatening escalation and strengthening air defense.
A new report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) notes that the Kremlin is using “red line” rhetoric as part of its pressure campaign on the West. Analysts emphasize that the Russian dictator cynically presents compliance with the new Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty (STO) as a “gesture of good will”, trying to create the appearance of diplomacy.
Also on October 10, Putin said that Russia is allegedly completing the development of new weapons, possibly nuclear, which he will soon present.
Kremlin sources have also hinted that Russia may resume nuclear tests if the West takes similar steps. According to ISW, such statements are intended to intimidate the United States and deter it from transferring Tomahawks to Kyiv, although the Kremlin has repeatedly ignored its own “red lines” in the past.
Analysts emphasize that these threats have no real basis, but only demonstrate Moscow’s fear of strengthening Ukrainian capabilities. The Kremlin is trying to use information pressure to keep Washington from taking decisive action.
Author: Danylo Pievchev