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Zelensky comment raises fear US is cutting intelligence sharing

Zelensky said Kyiv had no early warning before a Russian ballistic missile strike, though some such attacks do slip past detection; it is not confirmed anything has changed.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 8:53 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by The New York Times: “Zelensky Comment Raises Fear That U.S. Is Cutting Intelligence Sharing”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:53 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Zelensky, US.
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The New York TimesZelensky Comment Raises Fear That U.S. Is Cutting Intelligence Sharing

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThis just in: The New York Times reports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv got no early warning from Western partners before a Russian ballistic missile attack.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat has raised fears the United States is cutting back on intelligence sharing.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTo be clear, that's analysis: some ballistic missile attacks do go undetected, so this doesn't prove a cutback.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBut if it is one, it could change the war and US security.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe don't yet know whether anything has changed. We'll bring you updates as they come in.