Zelenskyy says early-warning alerts for Russian missiles have resumed after talks with U.S. officials

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv has begun receiving early-warning alerts about incoming Russian missiles after a recent discussion with U.S. officials, including a phone call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "We are thankful that intelligence works now, and I'm speaking about early warning, which is very important for our people, for children, adults, civilians, because we can hear when ballistic is coming," Zelenskyy told reporters in Norway.

Rubio, speaking to journalists in India, acknowledged frustration over intelligence sharing but denied any policy change by the Trump administration regarding assistance to Ukraine. "Nothing has changed," he said, adding that there is no deliberate political directive to harm Ukraine and that Patriot ammunition shortages are a global issue.

The announcement came as Russia launched another wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukrainian regions, killing at least nine civilians and causing power outages in 12 areas. Ukrainian authorities reported multiple casualties in the Kyiv region, including attacks on the Kyiv-Odesa highway and warehouses near Dnipro.

European leaders, including Norway’s prime minister and Finland’s president, met Zelenskyy in Oslo and expressed support for Ukraine, while U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff prepared to travel to St. Petersburg for talks with Russian officials. At the White House, President Donald Trump urged Zelenskyy to negotiate a settlement with Russia, stating that the United States has provided extensive aid.

Zelenskyy also highlighted ongoing shortages of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors and restrictions on the use of the Starshield satellite service, which he said hamper Ukraine’s defense capabilities.