Ukraine and Trump clash over intelligence sharing as Europe watches nervously

Ukraine accuses the Trump administration of withholding intelligence and slowing SpaceX's Starshield system, hindering its defense against Russian missiles, while Washington denies the claims and European leaders express alarm over a potential U.S. abandonment. The White House denies the allegations, but Kyiv's bitter complaints, including a Kyiv Independent editorial accusing Trump of aiding Russia, have fueled uncertainty. Ukrainian defense sources later downplayed the restrictions, saying systems are functioning again, amid Trump's announced energy deal with Putin. The dispute dominated a Brussels summit of EU leaders, highlighting Europe's own dependence on U.S. intelligence and technology. The episode revives fears of a U.S. policy shift that could leave both Ukraine and European allies strategically exposed.