U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will offer Vladimir Putin direct talks with President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an effort to secure a ceasefire. The proposal for three-way leaders’ negotiations on a peace proposal, the first such summit since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, was announced at a press conference Tuesday after talks in Norway between Zelenskyy and Witkoff. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, who hosted the talks, said Witkoff will travel to Russia Wednesday and set out proposals for peace terms, including the idea of a three-way summit between the leaders. The meeting in Oslo came after days of high tensions between Ukraine and the U.S. president.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will offer Vladimir Putin direct talks with President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an effort to secure a ceasefire. The proposal for three-way leaders’ negotiations on a peace proposal, the first such summit since Russia’s ful…
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Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store stated that negotiations addressed territorial disputes, sanctions, and European security following the Ukrainian conflict. These remarks were made by the official, though independent verification of the specific negotiation details is not provided in this summary.
Televised footage reportedly showed Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre present in the negotiation room.
Qatar has stated that diplomatic efforts are currently underway to reduce regional tensions and facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. These assertions reflect Doha's official position, though independent verification of the specific outcomes or current status of these negotiations remains limited.
Officials stated that the agenda prioritizes enhancing trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation. Additionally, plans were outlined to promote joint projects across sectors including energy, industry, agriculture, and education.