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This development coincides with Washington's evolving posture on Ukraine, characterized by more assertive rhetoric and increased intelligence sharing. Recently, U.S. officials have revealed that Washington is providing Ukraine with detailed intelligence on Russia’s energy infrastructure—pipelines, refineries, power plants—that serve as critical economic lifelines for Moscow’s war efforts. This intelligence allows Ukraine to carry out targeted strikes on key facilities, aiming to weaken Russia's ability to sustain its military campaign through economic pressures.