A former CIA director has accused Donald Trump of “extortion” by stopping the sharing of US intelligence with Ukraine. John Brennan told Times Radio the “absolutely unprecedented” move could have “devastating consequences” for Kyiv.

In the wake of a televised Oval Office squabble pitting President Trump and Vice President JD Vance against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the U.S. has paused intelligence sharing with its war torn ally,

The U.S. has paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off the flow of vital information that has helped Kyiv defend against Russian invaders.