On October 21, 2026, negotiations in Norway focused on new initiatives to end the war in Ukraine. Participants included representatives from the United States, Ukraine, as well as leaders from Norway and Finland, along with representatives from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, the EU, and NATO.
Key Points of the Negotiations
During the meeting, significant progress was made in forming a common approach to engagement with Russia. Key elements discussed included:
- long-term security guarantees for Ukraine;
- a post-war economic recovery plan;
- improving the welfare of the population;
- a broader European security architecture.
An American official noted that the negotiations were "very productive," and the parties achieved a "high degree of alignment at the working level" regarding further steps.
Trump's Demand and Ukraine's Response
Jared Kushner, who joined the negotiations virtually, reiterated President Donald Trump's demand for Ukraine to cease strikes on Russian oil refineries. Following the meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he was willing to halt strikes if Moscow made reciprocal moves.
Next Steps and New Initiatives
Trump's envoy, Witkoff, has already headed to St. Petersburg for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He is expected to present an updated plan to end the war in Ukraine, which was prepared following the negotiations in Oslo. According to the American official, the goal of this meeting is to build on the agreements reached with Ukraine and Europe and to open the way for direct trilateral negotiations.