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CIA Trains Ukraine to Target Russian Oil Operations

12/31/2025

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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) secretly trained Ukraine to strike Russia's oil infrastructure and shadow fleet.
Despite reduced support from U.S. President Donald Trump, intelligence aided Ukraine's aerial campaign.
The operation began in June, driven by Donald Trump's frustration with Putin's refusal to negotiate.
Military aid was frozen in March amid skepticism from White House officials.
The CIA lobbied to maintain intelligence sharing, aiding targets and missile warnings.

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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) secretly trained Ukraine to strike Russia's oil infrastructure and shadow fleet.
Despite reduced support from U.S. President Donald Trump, intelligence aided Ukraine's aerial campaign.
The operation began in June, driven by Donald Trump's frustration with Putin's refusal to negotiate.
Military aid was frozen in March amid skepticism from White House officials.
The CIA lobbied to maintain intelligence sharing, aiding targets and missile warnings.