In brief
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that U.S. intelligence on Russian missile launches now works after a meeting in Oslo with President Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff. The talks also saw Finnish President Alexander Stubb signal genuine progress on peace proposals, while Russian officials said they would listen for offers but refuse political concessions. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed Kyiv’s earlier claims of withheld intel as scandalous. Amidst this diplomatic activity, Russian air attacks killed 10 people in Ukraine, and U.S. officials debated the limits of satellite and missile aid, reflecting tension over sanctions and war strategies.
Zelensky says U.S. intelligence sharing works now after a meeting with President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Oslo.
The Ukrainian president’s statement follows accusations that Washington had withheld critical data on Russian missile strikes—a claim dismissed as “scandalous” by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb joined the talks and announced genuine progress on peace proposals, though he did not disclose details and cautioned that patience would be needed.
Witkoff will travel to St Petersburg next Wednesday, where Russia could respond to the agreed proposals. Vice‑President Dan Vance has suggested that Ukraine suspend bombing of Russian energy infrastructure, underscoring the tension between military aid and geopolitical goals.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ruled that the Kremlin would listen to offers but would not make political concessions, while President Vladimir Putin has yet to issue a public response.
Zelensky also requested improved access to SpaceX’s Starlink network, which has recently faced speed restrictions that limit Ukraine’s ability to launch drones against Russian forces.
Russian drone strikes on Tuesday killed ten people across Ukraine, including four in Kyiv, four in Donetsk and two in Dnipro, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing conflict.
European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, emphasize that the war’s resolution requires a joint effort, urging continued collaboration with the U.S. and other allies.
