US Envoy to Meet Putin as Zelensky Says Intelligence Sharing 'Works Now'

A senior US envoy is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia, in a development that comes amid continued diplomatic engagement over the war in Ukraine.

The meeting follows recent tension between Washington and Kyiv over the sharing of military intelligence. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has now said that intelligence sharing between Ukraine and the US 'works now', a comment that appears intended to ease concerns about strained relations between the two allies.

Previously, Ukraine had accused the United States of withholding key intelligence it said was necessary for its military operations against Russia's ongoing invasion. The accusation raised questions about whether US support for Kyiv had weakened at a critical point in the conflict.

Washington rejected the claim outright, describing it as 'scandalous'. US officials have not acknowledged any deliberate reduction in intelligence support to Ukraine, and the exact nature of the earlier dispute has not been fully detailed publicly.

The timing of the planned meeting between the US envoy and Putin is notable, as it suggests continued American engagement with Moscow even as Washington maintains its relationship with Kyiv. It is not yet known publicly what topics will be addressed in the talks.

Intelligence sharing has been considered a key element of US support for Ukraine throughout the war, helping Ukrainian forces respond to Russian military movements. Any disruption to this cooperation has therefore been seen as potentially significant for the course of the conflict.

Zelensky's remark that the arrangement 'works now' implies that whatever friction may have previously existed has since been resolved, though neither side has provided further detail on what changed or when.

The broader diplomacy surrounding the war remains active, with the US continuing to hold a central position in discussions involving both Kyiv and Moscow. The outcome of the envoy's meeting with Putin may offer further indications of how US-Russia relations, and by extension the trajectory of the war, could develop in the coming period.