Writing on his Telegram channel, Zelensky said five ballistic missiles were fired at civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. "Regarding this strike, unfortunately, there was no warning from partners," he said. He described intelligence on Russian ballistic launches as one of the most critical issues, because it helps save lives.
Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force said it was establishing why explosions in the capital occurred before an air-raid alert was declared. According to preliminary data, six ballistic missiles were fired at several districts of Kyiv late in the evening on October 12.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in turn that Kyiv continues to receive intelligence from the American side. "You are probably asking whether we receive intelligence from the American side. Yes, we continue this cooperation," the minister confirmed.
Zelensky also noted that Ukraine did not strike Russian oil refineries or energy facilities for two days after Donald Trump announced a so-called energy truce. According to him, Russian attacks during that period affected 19 regions of Ukraine, including strikes on energy facilities and critical infrastructure.
Discussion of a possible halt to intelligence sharing emerged against the backdrop of reports of pressure from Trump's team. According to Politico, former British diplomat Tim Willasey-Wilsey suggested that Trump could deprive Ukraine of American intelligence or try to persuade Elon Musk to switch off Starlink if Kyiv refused to stop strikes on oil refineries. The FT wrote that after the announcement of a diesel deal with Russia, Trump's special envoys threatened to block arms sales and end intelligence sharing.
Military observer Denys Popovych said it is too early to speak of a complete halt in intelligence supplies to Kyiv. Even if the exchange of information stops, he argued, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will not be "blinded": they have data from France and the United Kingdom and their own capabilities for tracking launches. Military analyst Julian Röpcke said that if intelligence sharing ends, millions of people will suffer, because Ukraine will not be able to warn citizens promptly.
Trump's decision on imports of Russian diesel fuel was criticized not only by Democrats but also by some Republicans. Republican Senator Jerry Moran wrote on X that the United States should tighten sanctions, not undermine them. Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon said Trump is "weak on Putin," and Pennsylvania Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said he plans to introduce a bipartisan bill blocking purchases of Russian oil. Seven senators from the Foreign Relations Committee — four Republicans and three Democrats — said the agreement violates a 2022 law banning imports of Russian energy.
European leaders, by contrast, intend to toughen policy toward Russia. According to Politico, a draft joint statement calls for additional sanctions on Moscow's oil revenues. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Russia will negotiate in good faith only under pressure. Trump himself claims that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an "energy truce" and that both sides would like to reach a deal.