One cannot talk about Ukraine without Ukraine, emphasized Zelensky in Oslo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that discussions about Ukraine cannot occur without its presence, in response to a proposed trilateral meeting involving the USA, Russia, and China. He expressed gratitude to the US for intelligence sharing and warned that any talks regarding Ukraine's future must include Ukrainian representatives. Zelensky stated that Ukraine is not losing the war but is suffering losses in lives and time. Finnish President Alexander Stubb noted progress towards a peaceful resolution, while Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre highlighted the importance of European involvement in discussions about Ukraine's fate. Meanwhile, drone attacks in occupied Luhansk resulted in casualties, and Volkswagen announced a recall of over 70,000 electric vehicles due to battery issues.