US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy
Advance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’
TL;DR
- Ukraine is once again receiving advance warnings of Russian ballistic missile attacks from the US.
- This intelligence sharing was seemingly suspended last week but has now resumed, according to President Zelenskyy.
- The announcement came after a meeting in Oslo involving US envoy Steve Witkoff, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and other international figures.
- Zelenskyy also discussed the curtailment of Starshield satellite internet services and sought Patriot missile interceptors from the US.
- He proposed halting Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries if the US provided Patriot systems.
- Zelenskyy opposed a trilateral summit floated by Putin involving Russia, the US, and China, stating Ukraine must be included in any negotiations about its future.
- The crisis in US-Ukraine relations has been exacerbated by recent US actions and statements perceived as favoring Russia.
- EU's Kaja Kallas questioned the honesty of US negotiators in peace efforts, suggesting they have pushed Ukraine towards surrender.
- Despite US denials, Ukraine believes there has been a political decision to slow down support.