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Zelenskyy says missile warnings resume after US talks
Ukraine's president says early warning intelligence from allies has resumed following recent strikes that caught civilians unprepared.
In brief
Ukraine's president says early warning intelligence from allies has resumed following recent strikes that caught civilians unprepared. Zelenskyy says Ukraine is receiving early warnings about Russian missile attacks again after talks with US officials, but tensions remain over weapons supplies and peace pressure…
Zelenskyy: warnings resume
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Kyiv is receiving early warnings about incoming Russian missiles again after recent strikes without enough notice left civilians vulnerable.
A week without alerts
For at least a week, Zelenskyy said Ukraine had not received early warnings about ballistic missiles aimed at the capital. Such intelligence saves lives by allowing public alerts and military interception attempts.
Change after US talks
Zelenskyy said the change happened after talks with American counterparts, including a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Zelenskyy thanks America
Speaking in Norway, Zelenskyy said: "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."
“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.”
Rubio denies policy change
Speaking in India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged mutual frustration over intelligence sharing and weapons supplies but emphatically denied the Trump administration has changed previous policy on either issue.
Russia strikes again
Russia unleashed another missile and drone blitz of civilian areas in Ukraine, killing at least nine people, officials said, as Zelenskyy sought more American and European help.
Ukraine running low on Patriot ammo
Ukraine has nearly run out of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors needed to stop Russian ballistic missiles. Zelenskyy said the Pentagon is delaying delivery of missiles other countries purchased for Ukraine.
Starshield restrictions remain
Zelenskyy said speed restrictions are still in place on Ukraine's use of Starshield, the military-grade version of SpaceX's satellite internet service Starlink, hampering battlefield operations.
Trump waives Russia sanctions
Trump has waived sanctions on Russia, a move Zelenskyy slammed as helping Putin push on with Moscow's full-scale invasion, which will hit the five-year mark in February.
Trump pressures Zelenskyy to deal
At the White House, President Donald Trump stepped up pressure on Zelenskyy to reach an agreement with Russia, saying the US has given much to Ukraine and received nothing but grief and loss.
“We want Zelenskyy to make a deal. We've given a lot to Ukraine. We've gotten absolutely nothing back except grief, death, tremendous monetary loss.”
Europe steps up as US support wavers
European countries have allocated two hundred thirty-seven billion euros to support Ukraine, compared with one hundred fifteen billion euros from the US, according to Germany's Kiel Institute.
The key point
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is receiving early warnings about Russian missile attacks again after talks with US officials, but tensions remain over weapons supplies and peace pressure.
