The Washington Post reports talks between the U.S. and Ukraine over rare mineral resources in Ukraine are progressing despite strong words from both President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

After the U.S. paused military aid to Ukraine this week, intelligence sharing has also stopped, CIA Director John Ratcliffe says. That includes targeting data the U.S. supplies to spy agencies in

The confirmation of the pause on intelligence sharing follows a heated exchange between the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents

CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirms U.S. pausing intelligence and weapons aid to Ukraine after Oval Office clash between Trump and Zelenskyy

This comes after the contentious exchange in the White House between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week.

Ratcliffe revealed Trump halted intelligence support as part of his decision to withhold military aid to Ukraine following last week’s Oval Office confrontation.

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.

Medvedev, who ranks just behind Putin in the security council, wants Russia to press the attack as its "primary objective," saying US could resume.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off the flow of vital information that has helped the war-torn nation target Russian invaders, but Trump administration officials said Wednesday that positive talks between Washington and Kyiv mean it may only be a short suspension.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe says pause is leverage against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for peace talks but lawmakers say people could die as result.

Ukraine's leader reaffirmed his readiness to sign the deal in his statement on March 4, but CBS News reported that parameters are still unclear as Trump seeks better terms. Read also: Trump's 'staggering' Ukraine military aid freeze threatens the world order,