Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that two of the three main issues raised during the talks with the US side in Oslo - intelligence sharing limitations and Starlink/Shield limitations - have been resolved. However, the lack of air defense remains a major concern, with the delivery of Patriot missiles progressing too slowly to meet Ukraine's needs. Zelensky said Ukraine's security guarantees cannot be dictated by Russia, while restrictions on the Ukrainian military and demands for neutrality are not up for discussion. He described territorial concessions, which Washington called "land swaps," as a red line that only national leaders could address. Technical groups can discuss other topics in November. He also warned against lifting sanctions on Russia ahead of a possible trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US and Russia, arguing that the sanctions were imposed in response to Russian aggression and should not be lifted just to facilitate talks. Zelensky said Ukraine should maintain leverage, including sanctions and frozen Russian assets, rather than entering negotiations without significant pressure on Moscow. Kyiv offers concrete results from further talks, including an energy ceasefire, agreements on maritime and grain security, an all-for-all prisoner exchange or a leaders' meeting. Zelensky said that a meeting alone would not end the war, but could create an opportunity for tangible progress. He added that November will show whether Russia, which declared its willingness to negotiate, is real or just an attempt to avoid an escalation with Washington ahead of the elections. Separately, Zelensky said the U.S. had proposed a several-day ceasefire in the Olsheki region starting Oct. 27 to allow humanitarian missions involving Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia. The plan would oblige Russian forces to clear mines from the roads and allow civilians trapped in the area to leave.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that two of the three main issues raised during the talks with the US side in Oslo - intelligence sharing limitations and Starlink/Shield limitations - have been resolved. However, the lack of air defense remains a major concern, with the delivery of Patriot missiles progressing too slowly to meet Ukraine's needs. Zelensky said Ukraine's security guarantees cannot be dictated by Russia, while restrictions on the Ukrainian military and demands for neutrality are not up for discussion. He described territorial concessions, which Washington called "land swaps," as a red line that only national leaders could address. Technical groups can discuss other topics in November. He also warned against lifting sanctions on Russia ahead of a possible trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US and Russia, arguing that the sanctions were imposed in response to Russian aggression and should not be lifted just to facilitate talks. Zelensky said Ukraine should maintain leverage, including sanctions and frozen Russian assets, rather than entering negotiations without significant pressure on Moscow. Kyiv offers concrete results from further talks, including an energy ceasefire, agreements on maritime and grain security, an all-for-all prisoner exchange or a leaders' meeting. Zelensky said that a meeting alone would not end the war, but could create an opportunity for tangible progress. He added that November will show whether Russia, which declared its willingness to negotiate, is real or just an attempt to avoid an escalation with Washington ahead of the elections. Separately, Zelensky said the U.S. had proposed a several-day ceasefire in the Olsheki region starting Oct. 27 to allow humanitarian missions involving Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia. The plan would oblige Russian forces to clear mines from the roads and allow civilians trapped in the area to leave.