Zelenskyy hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed satisfaction on Tuesday (Oct 20) regarding the restoration of US intelligence sharing regarding impending Russian strikes, emphasizing the critical importance of early warning for civilians. In Oslo, Zelenskyy discussed the resumption of intelligence sharing with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who joined remotely.

Zelenskyy pledged to continue dialogue and work together to decide on ending the war. Flanked by Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine's desire for peace above all else. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump expressed his desire for Zelenskyy to make a deal with Russia.

Relations between Kyiv and Washington have deteriorated since Trump partially lifted sanctions to facilitate a diesel-supply deal with Russia's Vladimir Putin, and when Zelenskyy was accused of being a warmonger for Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries. Ukraine has accused the United States of withholding vital intelligence and delaying military aid. Trump's administration has denied any changes to intelligence sharing with Ukraine.