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Ukraine live updates: Zelensky due to speak after talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff
Zelensky says intelligence sharing on Russian strikes 'works now' and Ukraine 'thankful' to US
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Zelensky strikes upbeat tone as he suggests issue of US intelligence sharing resolved
After a torrid ten days, dominated by evidence of another breakdown in relations between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, the tone in Oslo seemed curiously upbeat. The Norwegian prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, said he was glad to have been able to "straighten out a few things" (adding that th…
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Trump's comments will cause alarm in Kyiv, Europe and the US
Trump and Zelensky have had a difficult, up-and-down relationship since the US president came back to the White House, most notably during their tense, fiery meeting in the Oval Office last year. Their relationship, however, has taken a notable turn over the last few weeks. It has become increasing…
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'It's now time for Ukraine to end this war,' says Trump
We have just heard from US President Donald Trump, who says the US has given "tremendous" amounts to Ukraine but received nothing back in return. Speaking from the Oval Office, following an announcement about fraud, the US president says it is time for Ukraine to end the war. He describes the hatre…
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The intelligence sharing debate - explained
As we reported earlier, President Zelensky said in the press conference that he is "thankful" to the US as intelligence on Russian strikes "works now". Zelensky's adviser Serhii Beskrestnov last week told the BBC that lives had been lost in Ukraine because Kyiv was at the time not receiving reliabl…
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Oslo talks 'a step in the right direction': A recap
Following talks between Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Støre and US special envoy Steve Witkoff, we heard from the European leaders in a news conference.
News conference ends
The news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre has finished. Stay with us as we bring you a recap of the key lines shortly.
Zelensky says military intelligence on strikes 'works now', thanking US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky then says he is "thankful" to the US as intelligence on Russian strikes "works now". He adds that early warning systems are important to the Ukrainian people and says "we are thankful to American side now it works, it is great". The US has previously denied li…
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European leaders asked why US special envoy is not at news conference
A question is asked about why special envoy Steve Witkoff is not present, to which Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre says the news conference is for political leaders. He then says "Europe needs to be at the table" for the peace process between Russia and Ukraine. "To achieve a lasting and fair peace,…
We're not losing the war, but we are losing people - Zelensky
Zelensky has been asked by reporters what his analysis is after the talks today. He responds by saying Ukraine wants to push as quickly as possible to end this war, and that they are ready for negotiations. "Of course, we are not losing this war, but we are losing people because Russia attacks," he…
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'Genuine progress' made in talks, says Finland president
Finnish President Alexander Stubb is up next. He says those present at the talks made "genuine progress" on two levels: in the "big picture" and the "short-term". He says they "found some elements of peace" in the big picture, and those ideas will be taken to St Petersburg tomorrow, as well as key…
Let's see what Putin has to say - Zelensky
Zelensky continues by saying Ukraine "immediately" supported the US proposal for an energy ceasefire, but Russia "responded by continuing its attacks". He says he wants US representatives to take ideas discussed for a potential peaceful solution to the Russians. The Ukrainian president says one of…
Zelensky says he had a 'good conversation' with Marco Rubio
We're now hearing from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, and he begins by saying it's "important that we keep talking at all levels, and work together on decisions needed to end this war". He says he has been holding "important talks" with Ukraine's partners in the US and Europe. Zelensky confir…
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Ukraine's security and territory discussed, says Norwegian PM
Støre continues and says US special envoy Steve Witkoff will fly tomorrow to St Petersburg in Russia, to meet with the Russian leadership and "exchange ideas" from today's meeting and the proposals that have been discussed. He adds this could "possibly pave the way for a meeting at leaders level",…
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Today's talks were 'good and constructive' - Norway PM
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre begins the news conference by saying Norway is supporting Ukraine's "legitimate defence against military aggression". He also thanks Finnish President Alexander Stubb for his work, saying he and the president are "like-minded". Støre acknowledges US special…
European leaders speaking now - watch live
Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre is speaking now, alongside Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. You can watch live at the top of the page and we will be bringing you the latest updates.
Trump and Zelensky's strained relationship
It has been turbulent at times between the US and Ukrainian presidents, however relations have been especially strained in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Trump proclaimed "it's time for Ukraine to get a new president", responding to criticism from Zelensky over the US diesel deal with Russia. Tr…
Zelensky due to speak after talks with US special envoy Witkoff
Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, have met in Oslo today during what has been described as "a critical time for Ukraine" by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Støre said Zelensky requested Norway and Finland to organise talks between European allies and the…
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