Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that intelligence sharing between Ukraine and the United States has resumed effectively. Speaking to reporters in Oslo on Tuesday, Zelenskyy stated that the renewed cooperation allows Kyiv to receive advance warnings regarding Russian attacks, providing civilians with more time to reach safety. He emphasized the vital nature of these early warnings in protecting the public, particularly children, from incoming ballistic missile threats. He told reporters, “We are thankful that intelligence works.”
The announcement coincides with Zelenskyy’s visit to Norway for a series of high-level diplomatic meetings aimed at exploring potential paths to conclude the ongoing war with Russia. His itinerary in Oslo includes a bilateral meeting with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, as well as trilateral and quadrilateral discussions involving Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. These sessions are intended to engage a broader spectrum of European and transatlantic partners.
According to reports from Axios citing a US official, representatives from the E4 group—comprising the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Poland—alongside officials from NATO and the European Union, were expected to participate in the discussions. Jared Kushner was also slated to be involved, though reports indicated he would participate virtually due to a bout of the flu. Following the conclusion of the Oslo meetings, Envoy Witkoff is reportedly planning a trip to Russia. During this visit, he aims to meet with President Vladimir Putin to present ideas developed in consultation with Ukraine and its European allies. While no specific outcomes have been announced regarding these diplomatic efforts, the meetings represent a potential new channel for addressing the conflict as Ukraine continues to navigate persistent missile and drone strikes.
