Zelensky and Rubio seek diesel price relief in talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo on Tuesday amid a severe crisis in Kyiv-Washington relations, with CNN analyst Lourival Sant'Anna saying Trump's immediate interest is generating hope for diesel price relief before the midterms. Zelensky also spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, presenting three demands: release of more ballistic missile interceptors, restoration of military intelligence sharing, and lifting restrictions on the Starshield satellite communication system. The US is accused of restricting these capabilities, hampering Ukraine's war effort against Russian attacks. Sant'Anna noted Trump uses Witkoff for negotiations offering incentives like investments and mineral deals, while applying pressure through Starshield restrictions. Witkoff is expected to travel to Russia next for talks with Russian leaders, possibly including Vladimir Putin.