Zelensky arrives in Oslo for talks with US envoys, Rubio denies intelligence withholding
Ukrainian president meets US envoys in Norway; US Secretary of State rejects claims of withholding intelligence
Key facts
- Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Oslo on Tuesday for talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied accusations that the United States was withholding intelligence from Ukraine
- Zelensky discussed the need for US early warning, missile interceptors, and Starlink internet with Rubio
- Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the meeting aims to steer relations toward a more constructive path
- Ukrainian military adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said lack of reliable US warnings caused loss of life
Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at Oslo airport on Tuesday for a meeting with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, according to the BBC and the South China Morning Post.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a 45‑minute phone call that President Trump had not issued any order to harm Ukraine, according to Axios.
During the call, Zelensky asked Rubio for US early warning, missile interceptors and Starlink internet, according to the BBC.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the Oslo talks were intended to move relations toward a more constructive path, according to the BBC and the South China Morning Post.
Ukrainian military adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said that the lack of reliable US warnings meant lives were being lost, according to the BBC.
Context
Relations between Ukraine and the United States have recently become strained over intelligence sharing and military aid. The Oslo meeting aims to address these issues and move relations toward a more constructive path.
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