At a press conference following the meeting of Ukrainian, European, and American delegations in Oslo, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hinted at an upcoming new round of talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to the head of state, the conversation with the American diplomat held earlier that day proved to be the "right channel" for discussing a number of "delicate issues," and he expressed hope that the next conversation with the US Secretary of State would take place within the next 48 hours.
Oslo as a Platform for "Delicate" Topics
Zelenskyy listed the key areas that, according to him, were touched upon in his contact with Rubio: the operation of the Starlink satellite service, the supply of interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems, and intelligence sharing. The Ukrainian President emphasized that the bilateral channel with the US Secretary of State specifically allows for the discussion of topics requiring a high degree of confidentiality and operational speed. The meeting in Oslo, attended by Ukrainian, European, and American delegations, served as a platform to synchronize positions ahead of a new stage of contacts.
Communication Channel with Washington
Answering a question about how confident he is in reaching an agreement with US President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy gave a restrained and diplomatic answer, returning to his conversation with Rubio earlier that day. This approach effectively confirms that Kyiv views the US Secretary of State as one of the main intermediaries in shaping the line with Washington on military and intelligence matters. The mention of a 48-hour horizon for a new conversation indicates that both sides intend to keep the operational dialogue going.
Washington's Position on Military Issues
Earlier, as reported by RBC-Ukraine, Marco Rubio rejected accusations that the US refusal to share intelligence leads to the deaths of Ukrainian military personnel, and also denied that Washington is intentionally limiting the volume of military aid. Thus, Kyiv's statements regarding the need for interceptors to counter ballistic missiles and an early warning system for Russian strikes, which Zelenskyy said he discussed with the Secretary of State, contrast with the public position of the American side, which does not acknowledge any intentional reduction in support.
Wider Diplomatic Context
The format of the trilateral meeting in Oslo—with the participation of Ukrainian, European, and American delegations—reflects an attempt to build a coordinated security position. For Kyiv, the key issue remains ensuring air defense assets and early warning systems, while for Washington, it is the balance between continued support and domestic political constraints. The expected new contact between Zelenskyy and Rubio in the coming day could become an indicator of how quickly the parties are ready to move from discussing "delicate" topics to concrete decisions on supplies and data sharing.
