Ukraine’s Zelensky: US Intelligence Sharing Now Working After Oslo Talks

Wed Oct 21 2026 16:23:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Zelensky declares US intelligence sharing effective after meeting with Trump envoy and Finnish President, amid tensions over support for Ukraine’s war efforts.

Following talks in Oslo with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said U.S. intelligence sharing is now functioning, a shift after accusations of withholding key information. The meeting came amid growing friction between Kyiv and Washington, with U.S. officials criticizing the notion of new leadership or negotiation talks. Zelensky’s statement underscores the urgency of early warning and missile defense as Russian attacks continue. Meanwhile, Russia’s Sputnik to respond to proposals at upcoming St. Petersburg talks, while U.S. administration weighs the implications for Ukraine’s defense strategy.

Ukraine’s Zelensky: US Intelligence Sharing Now Working After Oslo Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that U.S. intelligence on Russian missile launches is now “working”, a statement that followed a high‑profile meeting in Oslo with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

The talks came after Kyiv accused Washington of withholding crucial warning data, a claim that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied as “scandalous.” Zelensky thanked his American counterparts and said early‑warning systems are now providing real‑time alerts to Ukraine’s troops and civilians.

The three leaders also addressed broader diplomatic options. Finnish President Stubb stated that “genuine progress” had been made on a peace framework, although he refrained from disclosing details and warned the international community that patience would be required. Meanwhile, the U.S. administration is weighing the prospect of further missile‑defence delivery, with certain Patriot systems still pending approval.

The meeting set the stage for U.S. envoy Witkoff’s visit to St Petersburg, where Russian officials are expected to hear the proposals in the Oslo conference and respond. President Vladimir Putin has yet to comment publicly; Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said Moscow would listen but will not make political concessions.

Tensions at home in Washington remain high. Trump has called for a new Ukrainian leadership to negotiate, while some U.S. senators have pushed for investigations into restrictions on the U.S. SpaceX Starlink network used by Ukrainian forces. The U.S. Treasury is under pressure to re‑introduce sanctions against Russian diesel exports, which Russia has been supplying to international markets.

Russian missile and drone attacks continue unabated. On Tuesday the Ukrainian military reported over ten casualties across Kyiv, Donetsk, and Dnipro after the latest drone assaults.

Zelensky’s remarks signal a shift in U.S.–Ukraine cooperation, but the long‑term outcome of the Oslo talks — and whether Russia will heed the proposals — remains uncertain.