Britain is at a crossroads in forming a ‘Four Eyes’ without the US after Trump shocked the world by blocking intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
The move not only undermines Ukraine, but also undermines Western allies’ trust in Washington’s leadership.
In response, some have suggested the formation of a new group within the Five Eyes alliance (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) to circumvent the US veto.
Trump’s decision to block the UK and its allies from sharing classified US-origin information with Kyiv has sparked concerns among defence officials.
Critics have warned that the move could weaken Ukraine’s defences against Russian attacks, especially as officials in Washington are increasingly seen as soft on Moscow.
With uncertainty over the future of Western intelligence cooperation, Britain now faces a major dilemma – are they prepared to lead a new alliance, or continue to rely on an increasingly erratic America?
