Yuri Butusov: US intelligence halt would be a nail in the coffin for this administration

Ukrainian journalist and drone company commander Yuri Butusov stated that a potential halt of US intelligence sharing with Ukraine would be a painful loss but would not stop Ukrainian resistance. He characterized such a move as a direct betrayal and a blow to the Trump administration's own interests. Butusov confirmed that Ukrainian forces observed a slowdown of Starlink terminals on drones, which he believes was a political demonstration by the US. He noted that while Ukraine is heavily dependent on US intelligence, European partners and Ukrainian services provide crucial support, and the impact would be most felt in long-range strikes. Butusov argued that Russia's goal is to exhaust Ukraine through a prolonged war, and that the only way to force Moscow to negotiations is to stabilize the front line and destroy Russian assault groups. He criticized the lack of systemic military changes and resource allocation, emphasizing that terror against civilians cannot force a country with a standing army to capitulate.