Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that intelligence sharing with the United States was once again functioning effectively, enabling Kiev to receive advance warnings of Russian attacks and giving civilians more time to seek shelter.
“We are thankful that intelligence works,” Zelenskyy told reporters in Oslo on Tuesday.
He stressed the importance of early warnings for protecting civilians, including children, from incoming ballistic missiles.
The remarks came as Zelenskyy arrived in Norway for talks with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Nordic leaders, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to explore ways to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Zelenskyy meets US envoy and Nordic leaders
In a statement posted on X, Zelenskyy said his Oslo programme included a bilateral meeting with Witkoff, a trilateral meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and a quadrilateral meeting involving all four leaders.
The discussions are expected to bring together a wider group of European and transatlantic partners.
Axios, citing a US official, reported Monday that representatives of the E4 — the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Poland — as well as officials from the European Union and NATO, were expected to participate.
Jared Kushner, who was also expected to take part in the discussions, would join virtually because he had the flu, according to the report.
Witkoff expected to travel to Russia
Following the Oslo meetings, Witkoff is planning to travel to Russia, where he hopes to meet President Vladimir Putin and present ideas developed in consultation with Ukraine and its European partners, Axios reported, citing the US official.
The planned visit could provide another channel for discussions over possible diplomatic steps, although no outcome has been announced.
Zelenskyy’s comments on intelligence sharing also highlight the importance of coordination between Kiev and Washington as Ukraine continues to face Russian missile and drone attacks.
