A New Dawn for Peace? Trump Signals Hope as U.S. Lifts Intelligence Pause on Ukraine

In a decisive move that could reshape the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine war, President Donald Trump has announced that the United States has “just about” lifted the intelligence pause on Ukraine. This decision comes as part of his administration’s strategy to urge Kyiv toward serious negotiations in ending the prolonged conflict with Russia.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday evening, President Trump underscored the necessity of a diplomatic resolution.

“You know, I say they don’t have the cards. Nobody really has the cards,” Trump stated, emphasizing the parity of power in the ongoing war. “Russia doesn’t have the cards…What you have to do is you have to make a deal, and you have to stop the killing. It’s a senseless war, and we’re going to get it stopped.”

Strategic Intelligence Sharing Resumes

Despite the previous suspension of certain intelligence-sharing operations—particularly those supporting Ukraine’s offensive capabilities—sources confirm that defensive intelligence to protect Ukraine from Russian strikes has continued. The latest development marks a shift in approach, as the U.S. reopens intelligence channels to enable a more balanced path to peace.

The move aligns with Trump’s broader strategy of fostering economic stability in Ukraine. Last month, President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, where discussions focused on a groundbreaking agreement regarding Ukraine’s mineral resources. Trump believes that such economic partnerships will not only help the U.S. recoup the billions in aid it has provided to Kyiv but also strengthen Ukraine’s economy, reducing its dependency on foreign assistance.

A Call for Ukraine’s Commitment to Peace

While announcing the intelligence resumption, President Trump voiced his expectations for Ukraine to actively demonstrate its commitment to peace. “I think right now they haven’t, but I think they will be, and I think it’s going to become evident over the next two or three days,” he stated. “This week, hundreds of people died in cities in Ukraine, and we got to get it stopped. It would have never happened if I was president.”

Trump has also hinted at upcoming high-stakes diplomatic engagements. His administration is preparing for key discussions in Saudi Arabia, where Russian and Ukrainian representatives are expected to participate. The president remains optimistic that a resolution is within reach. “We’ll see if we can get something done,” he said. “A lot of people died this week, as you know, in Ukraine—not only Ukrainians but Russians. So, I think everybody wants to see it get done. We’re going to make a lot of progress, I believe, this week.”

Balancing Diplomacy with Economic Strength

Amidst concerns about tariffs and potential economic downturns, Trump assured Americans that his economic policies, including trade measures against Russia, would ultimately strengthen the U.S. economy. “The tariffs are going to be the greatest thing we’ve ever done as a country,” he declared. “They will make our country rich again.”

As the global community watches closely, President Trump’s moves in the coming days could define the course of the Russia-Ukraine war. With intelligence-sharing back on the table and diplomatic negotiations accelerating, the world awaits a potential breakthrough that could end one of the most devastating conflicts in modern history.

Could this be the moment that peace finally takes root? Time will tell, but for now, hope is back on the horizon.