The United States has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine regarding Russian missile attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday. This development follows discussions with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway, aiming to provide Ukraine with early warnings about ballistic missile threats, thereby enhancing civilian safety.
Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of these early warnings for protecting civilians, especially children and adults. He expressed gratitude to the United States for the renewed intelligence-sharing efforts, noting that the information could be crucial in saving lives amid ongoing Russian military actions.
This announcement comes amidst tense relations between Washington and Kyiv concerning future U.S. military support and efforts towards a resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump has been advocating for a peace agreement, while Ukraine insists that any settlement must involve its participation and respect its sovereignty.
Conversations in Norway also included discussions about Ukraine’s military capabilities. Zelenskyy highlighted concerns over the limitations on Ukraine’s military communications and the availability of Patriot air defense systems. He indicated Ukraine’s willingness to consider halting long-range attacks on Russian oil refineries if the U.S. would provide additional Patriot missiles to bolster Ukrainian defenses.
Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukraine continue, with at least nine fatalities reported on Tuesday, including three individuals who perished when a Russian drone targeted vehicles on the Kyiv-Odesa highway. The incident also resulted in four injuries.
The resumption of intelligence sharing is expected to enhance Ukraine’s preparedness against missile strikes, although uncertainty persists regarding the extent of future American military aid and the prospects for a negotiated resolution to the ongoing conflict.