Zelensky meets U.S. envoy in Oslo amid Ukraine-U.S. tensions
In Norway, a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and special envoys of Donald Trump began. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine started the meeting with US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital, Oslo.
Consensus
- The meeting took place in Oslo, Norway.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zелensky participated in the meeting.
- U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff attended the meeting.
- Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb were present.
- Jared Kushner joined the meeting remotely.
- The meeting occurred on October 20.
- The discussions focused on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
- Relations between Ukraine and the U.S. have been strained recently.
Points of divergence
- Witkoff is scheduled to travel to Russia on Wednesday after the Oslo meeting. — fontanka
- Zelensky expressed concerns about a potential meeting between Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping, which would exclude Ukraine. — vm
- WSJ reported that Putin proposed a meeting between leaders of Russia, the U.S., and China in November to discuss the Ukrainian conflict, with Zelensky not invited. — vm
- Ukraine requested Norway’s involvement in the meetings. — vedomosti
- The agreement on the meeting is preliminary, and the schedule may change. — tvrain
- Witkoff plans to meet with Vladimir Putin in Russia, possibly to discuss the release of American citizen Steven Habberd. — tvrain
- Russia and the U.S. are conducting dialogue on prisoner exchanges through intelligence channels. — fontanka
- Sergey Lavrov stated Russia will listen to Witkoff but will not make political concessions. — fontanka
- European representatives, including the Norwegian PM and Finnish president, are expected to join later. — tg_tass_agency
- Ukrainian officials Kirill Budanov, Rustem Umerov, David Arakhamia, and Serhiy Kyslytsya participated in the talks. — vm
- The U.S. officially denies intentionally restricting Starlink and Starshield operations. — fontanka
- Trump temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian diesel and refused to impose new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine. — tg_dwglavnoe
Coverage (17 sources)
- Trump's special envoy flew to Norway on the way back to the US and claimed 'progress' in Ukraine talks — The Moscow Times
- «Discussions were constructive»: Trump's envoy — on talks on Ukraine in St. Petersburg and Oslo — Фонтанка
- In Oslo, negotiations between Zelenskyy and Trump's negotiators took place. From Norway, Steve Witkoff will head to St. Petersburg for meetings... — ЭХО / Новости
- In Oslo, meeting of Zelensky with Whitlock concluded. Trump's envoy flies to Russia — Фонтанка
- In Norway, meeting of Vladimir Zelenskyy and Trump's special envoys began President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelenskyy began to stand... — Настоящее Время
- Zelenskyy holds meeting with Trump's negotiators in Oslo — DW Главное
- Meeting of Ukrainian delegation led by Zelensky with US president special envoy Whitcomb began in Oslo, UNIAN reported... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Delegations of Ukraine and the US began negotiations in Oslo — Вечерняя Москва
- In Norway, meeting of Vladimir Zelenskyy and Trump's special envoys began — Настоящее Время
- Whitcroft arrived in Norway for talks on Ukraine — Вечерняя Москва
- Norwegian authorities report meeting between Zelenskyy and US representatives in Oslo — Ведомости
- Reuters: Trump's envoys will hold talks on Ukraine in Norway Special envoys of the US President Steve Witkoff and Jared... — BBC News Русская служба
- Reuters: USA and Ukraine will hold talks in Norway — Ведомости
- Zelenskyy reported that negotiations between Ukraine and the USA may take place in Norway — Вечерняя Москва
- Trump's special envoys will travel to Norway this week to discuss ending the war in Ukraine — Reuters — Дождь
- Trump's special envoys will travel to Norway this week to discuss ending the war in Ukraine — Reuters — Дождь (Telegram)
- Reuters: Trump's envoys will hold talks on Ukraine in Norway — BBC News Русская служба
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