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Witkoff heads to Oslo, plans Russia trip for peace talks

Witkoff heads to Oslo, plans Russia trip for peace talks

Summary

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Oslo to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders to develop a peace plan to present to Russia. After Oslo, Witkoff plans to travel to Russia to meet President Putin and discuss the proposals aimed at ending the conflict.

Key Facts

  • Steve Witkoff, a White House envoy, is leading peace talks in Oslo with Ukraine and European nations.
  • The meeting will include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and representatives from the U.K., France, Germany, Poland, the EU, and NATO.
  • Following the Oslo meeting, Witkoff plans to visit Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin.
  • Jared Kushner, an adviser to President Trump, will join the Oslo talks virtually due to illness.
  • The talks are based on proposals developed over the past week by U.S., Ukrainian, and European representatives.
  • The peace plan focuses on securing Ukraine’s future with security guarantees and economic support, and creating conditions for lasting peace between Russia and Europe.
  • The discussions also include efforts to free Stephen Hubbard, a retired American teacher detained in Russia.
  • President Trump is guiding this process to end the war and build a lasting peace beneficial to all involved.
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