--- title: "Zelenskyy Hints at New Conversation with Rubio Within 48 Hours After Oslo Meeting" description: "At an Oslo press conference, Zelenskyy hinted at a new conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio within 48 hours. Topics included Starlink, Patriot interceptors, and intelligence sharing." date: 2026-10-20T18:53:24.209Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/zelenskyy-hints-at-new-talks-with-rubio-after-oslo tags: [zelensky, marco-rubio, oslo, us-ukraine-talks, starlink, patriot, military-aid] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Zelenskyy Hints at New Conversation with Rubio Within 48 Hours After Oslo Meeting ![Marco Rubio speaking at a press conference with the US flag in the background](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/20/zelensky-namknul-na-novye-peregovory-s-rubio-posle-oslo/zelensky-namknul-na-novye-peregovory-s-rubio-posle-oslo-1.webp) ## Key Points - Zelenskyy hinted at a new conversation with US Secretary of State Rubio within 48 hours during an Oslo press conference. - The contact addressed "delicate" topics: Starlink operations, Patriot interceptor missiles, and intelligence sharing. - Rubio previously rejected accusations of intentionally limiting military aid and claims that a lack of intelligence leads to Ukrainian troop deaths. 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. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Зеленский намекнул на новые переговоры с Рубио](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/zelenskiy-natyaknuv-novi-peregovori-rubio-1792521986.html) - Primary source: reference to Zelenskyy's statement at the press conference following the delegation meeting in Oslo; basis of the article. - [Зеленский провел телефонные переговоры с Макроном. 1250-й день войны РФ против Украины](https://www.rfi.fr/ru/%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0/20250727-1249-%D0%B9-%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8C-%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B9%D0%BD%D1%8B-%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B2-%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%8B) - General context of combat operations and diplomatic contacts; contains no direct confirmation of the 48-hour conversation with Rubio. - [Новые обстрелы Украины. Встреча Рубио и Лаврова. 1233-й день войны](https://www.rfi.fr/ru/%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0/20250710-%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%8B%D0%B5-%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%8B-%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%8B-1232-%D0%B9-%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8C-%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B9%D0%BD%D1%8B) - Context of diplomatic contacts; mentions the meeting between Rubio and Lavrov as a separate track not directly linked to Oslo. ## FAQ ### When, according to Zelenskyy, might the new conversation with Rubio take place? Within the next 48 hours after the press conference in Oslo. ### What "delicate issues" were discussed with the US Secretary of State? The operation of Starlink, interceptor missiles for Patriot systems, and intelligence sharing. ### Where did the meeting take place and who participated? In Oslo, with the participation of Ukrainian, European, and American delegations.