Ukraine's president confirms intelligence cutoff, Bessent avoids calling Kyiv an ally, GOP lawmaker demands answers

Published October 18, 2026 4:00PM (EDT)

President Zelenskyy appeared on "Meet the Press" again to discussion the current developments with the Ukrainian conflict with Russia and the U.S.'s inconstant involvement. (Paul Morigi / NBC)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Sunday that the United States temporarily interrupted intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, as a Republican congressman demanded an investigation into separate disruptions affecting Ukrainian battlefield communications.

Speaking on NBC’s “ Meet the Press ,” Zelenskyy said American intelligence used to detect incoming Russian missile strikes had been restored after a brief interruption.

“We are very thankful for this,” Zelenskyy said.…