The United States will provide Ukraine with intelligence for long-range missile strikes against Russia, it has been reported.

US officials will allow Kyiv to strike energy infrastructure deep in the Kremlin’s territory and are considering whether to send weapons to Ukraine that could put more Russian targets within reach.

The Wall Street Journal reported that the US is also asking Nato allies to provide similar support.

Ukraine has benefitted from American intelligence throughout the war but Kyiv has asked for additional assistance to strike Russian refineries, pipelines, power stations with the aim of depriving the Kremlin of vital revenue and oil.

Donald Trump has been urging European countries to stop buying Russian oil in exchange for his agreement to impose tough sanctions on Moscow.

The White House and Ukraine’s government have not responded to a request for comment.

According to US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal, the intelligence approval came shortly before Mr Trump posted on social media last week suggesting that Ukraine could retake all its land occupied by Russia, in a striking rhetorical shift in Kyiv’s favour.