Trump gets information about new Ukrainian counteroffensive - WSJ

WSJ reports that former US president has access to sensitive information about the war

The Wall Street Journal published an article stating that Donald Trump had received information from his informed sources about a possible new counter-offensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Details

• According to the newspaper, this refers to information about the plans of the Ukrainian military in the coming months.

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• It is not specified from whom Trump received this information, but it is noted that the former president actively consults with current politicians and military experts.

• The WSJ article emphasises that public dissemination of such messages may pose risks to Ukraine's operational security.

Reaction.

• Kyiv has not officially commented on the situation, but sources in the Armed Forces emphasise that plans for a counter-offensive are a state secret.

• Trump's advisers reject the suggestion that he might use this information in his political campaign, but experts point to possible reputational risks.

Context.

Ukraine has repeatedly conducted large-scale offensives since 2022, but their preparation has always been kept secret. Earlier, the US media reported that Washington was intensifying discussions about Kyiv's future plans at the front and the possibility of additional military support.