Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in Oslo

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The BBC reports that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said US intelligence sharing on Russian missile attacks "works now" after talks with President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff.[1]

According to the BBC, the meeting in Oslo came after accusations by Kyiv that Washington was withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.[1]The BBC quotes Zelensky as saying "we are thankful to American side, now it works, it's great"[1], referring to early warning of ballistic missiles. The BBC adds that he also hoped for a good result on Starlink satellite access[1] after Ukraine's military reported speed restrictions.The BBC reports that Finnish President Alexander Stubb said "genuine progress" was made on proposals to achieve peace but gave no details and warned that patience would be needed.[1] The BBC also reports that Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stressed that Europe "needs to be at the table"[2] in any discussions about ending the war.The BBC says Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, another key envoy, took part in the meeting via video link[2], and that Witkoff was not present at the joint press conference after Tuesday's talks.[1]According to the Washington Post, Witkoff heads to Russia on Wednesday to push Vladimir Putin for three-way talks.[3]Euronews reports that Witkoff's planned meeting with Putin is also expected to address the possible release of Stephen Hubbard[4], an American detained by Russia in 2022.

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  1. [1]Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in Oslo
  2. [2]BBC 🔵 Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in Oslo
  3. [3]U.S. restores intelligence sharing with Ukraine, Zelensky says - The Washington Post
  4. [4]Zelenskyy calls for trilateral talks with Putin and Trump after meeting with US delegation in Oslo | Euronews

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