US envoy Steve Witkoff holds peace talks in Oslo before meeting with Vladimir Putin

On October 20, 2026, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. The talks, which also included representatives from Britain, Germany, France, Poland, and officials from the EU and NATO, aimed to address tensions and coordinate diplomatic efforts. U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, participated in the discussions remotely. Following the meetings, the U.S. side described the progress as highly productive, noting a strong alignment between the U.S., Ukraine, and European partners regarding potential peace agreement conditions.

Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed gratitude for the resumption of U.S. intelligence sharing and warnings regarding Russian ballistic missile attacks. While tensions had previously emerged due to U.S. delivery delays of defense equipment, current diplomatic efforts are shifting focus toward a direct dialogue with Moscow. Steve Witkoff is scheduled to travel to Russia on Wednesday to meet with President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg, where he will present the proposals discussed during the Oslo summit. This meeting is viewed as a critical step in the ongoing efforts to establish a framework for ending the conflict.