US President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, sparking concerns among allies. However, France plans to continue offering intelligence to Kyiv, while Britain may face difficulties due to its membership in the Five Eyes alliance.
The Five Eyes is a long-standing security partnership between Britain, the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Established during World War II as a secret alliance between British and US code-breaking teams, it has since evolved into a framework for sharing intelligence, information, and threat assessments among its members.
Key features of the alliance include:
* The nations operate on a premise of high trust, with signals intelligence being shared freely unless explicitly withheld
* However, member states can act unilaterally or choose not to share information if they wish
Despite Trump’s move, France has pledged to maintain cooperation with Ukraine. Britain, another key ally, may face constraints due to its membership in the Five Eyes alliance, raising concerns about potential limitations on its ability to support Kyiv.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/what-is-five-eyes-intelligence-sharing-alliance-2025-03-06