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Ukrainian President hints at new talks with Rubio

Tue, October 20, 2026 - 23:20
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Ukrainian President hints at new talks with Rubio Photo: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Getty Images)

The Ukrainian and American sides are actively discussing "delicate" issues. A new conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio may take place soon, states Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference following the meeting of Ukrainian, European, and American delegations in Oslo.

New meeting with Rubio

Speaking with journalists, Zelenskyy hinted at further negotiations with Rubio.

When asked if he was confident in reaching an agreement with US President Donald Trump, the head of state responded very diplomatically.

He referred to his earlier conversation with Rubio that day, stating that it was the right channel for discussing "delicate issues," such as Starlink operations, Patriot interceptor missiles, and intelligence sharing.

Zelenskyy expressed hope that he would speak again with the US Secretary of State within the next 48 hours.

Rubio rejected accusations that Ukrainians were dying due to the US refusal to share intelligence data. He also denied intentionally restricting military assistance.

Furthermore, Zelenskyy reported that he had discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the need for interceptors to counter ballistic missiles and for early warning of Russian strikes.

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