Zelensky prepares for Oslo talks with US envoys as Rubio denies withholding intelligence

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has rejected accusations that the US is withholding intelligence, leading to Ukrainian casualties. He acknowledged that Patriot interceptor missiles may not have yet arrived in Ukraine but stated nothing was intentionally denied. This comes as a bipartisan group of US senators called for an investigation into Starlink network disruptions. Special envoy Steve Witkoff is preparing for talks in Oslo with European representatives, including Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and will be joined remotely by Jared Kushner. European leaders have expressed concern over recent US statements towards Russia, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noting "mixed pictures and messages" and highlighting Europe's increased financial burden for Ukraine's defense.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to hold discussions in Oslo, Norway, with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and European leaders regarding the war with Russia. The Prime Ministers of Norway and Finland will also attend the talks on Tuesday. Zelenskyy requested the participation of Witkoff and Kushner, who is expected to join remotely due to illness. This meeting occurs amidst ongoing long-range air attacks between the warring sides. Separately, Zelenskyy had a "substantive conversation" with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about missile interceptors, intelligence sharing, and Starlink services, issues he had previously raised concerns about.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend peace talks in Oslo, Norway, on Tuesday. He will meet with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will also participate, with Witkoff attending in person and Kushner online. These discussions occur as the US reportedly pressures Ukraine to make concessions for a deal with Russia. The meeting is also taking place amidst rising tensions between President Zelensky and US President Donald Trump, who has criticized Zelensky and suggested Ukraine should have settled the war earlier. Trump's remarks follow a recent US deal with Russia for diesel supplies.