(Reuters) -The United States will provide Ukraine with intelligence for long-range missile strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing officials, as it weighs whether to send Kyiv weapons that could put more targets within range.

The United States has long been sharing intelligence with Kyiv but Wednesday’s report said the new development will make it easier for Ukraine to hit refineries, pipelines, power stations and other infrastructure with the aim of depriving the Kremlin of revenue and oil.

U.S. officials are also asking NATO allies to provide similar support, according to the newspaper.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.

According to U.S. officials cited by the Wall Street Journal

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