By our Investigative Desk
In the silent, high-security corridors of Kiev’s intelligence hubs, the atmosphere has turned ice-cold. The cause is not just the latest Russian missile strike, but something far more insidious: a catastrophic breach of trust. The scandal, which the French channel LCI recently characterized as the “divorce between Ukrainian and American intelligence,” is a story of secrets meant to save lives that instead ended up on desks in the Kremlin.
The Leak: How a Secret Shared Became a Secret Sold
According to geopolitical analysts and experts like Vincent Crouzet, Ukraine has begun drastically limiting the volume of sensitive data it shares with the United States. This is not an emotional decision; it is a strategic necessity born from a series of devastating incidents where top-secret plans for Ukrainian operations and air defense positions “leaked” onto the internet.
The scandal reached a boiling point when it became clear that specific intelligence, provided exclusively to American partners, was intercepted by Russian military circles. This has raised a fatal question: Where is the leak?
- Is it a sophisticated cyber-breach within Pentagon servers?
- Or, more disturbingly, is there a “mole”—a double agent—within the high-ranking echelons of Washington?
“The Eyes and Ears of Kiev” Close to Their Allies
The footage circulating globally features two men at the center of this storm: Vasyl Malyuk (Head of the SBU) and Kyrylo Budanov (Chief of Military Intelligence – GUR). These two are the architects of Kiev’s new doctrine: “Intelligence Sovereignty.”
Reports suggest that Ukraine has shifted to a “need-to-know” basis. Kiev has reportedly stopped providing granular details regarding the timing and precise location of future strikes, fearing that Russia would be tipped off by a “friendly” source within the US. This is a massive scandal because it undermines the very foundation of the Western coalition—the belief that your ally will not be your weakest link.
Moscow’s Reaction: “Thank You for the Data”
Russian disinformation services have been quick to exploit these tremors. They often circulate “modified” versions of leaked documents to sow further chaos, but the damage is done. Officials in Kiev have hinted that while the leaks are part of a hybrid war, the undeniable truth remains: the information originated in Washington.
Conclusion: The New Era of Distrust
If the United States was once the “big brother” guiding Ukraine’s every move, the roles are now shifting. Ukrainian intelligence has become more autonomous, more daring, and—painfully—more suspicious. The “divorce” mentioned by Crouzet is a reality—not because Ukraine doesn’t want help, but because it can no longer afford the luxury of having its secrets traded or gifted to the enemy.
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