Zelenskyy to arrive in Norway for talks on ending the war and European security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Oslo on October 20, where he will hold talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The main topics of the meeting will be Russia’s war against Ukraine, diplomatic ways to end it, and the future architecture of European security.

This was reported by Reuters and statements by European leaders.

Zelensky initiated a meeting with the leaders of Norway and Finland

According to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, the initiative to hold the talks came from the Ukrainian president.

Zelensky appealed to the leadership of Norway and Finland with a request to organize a meeting within the framework of international diplomatic efforts aimed at stopping Russian aggression.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb confirmed his participation in the talks. According to him, the key issues will be Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine and the general security situation on the European continent.

It is expected that after the negotiations, Zelensky, Stubb and Støre will hold a joint press conference to report on the results of the meeting.

Will the US join the negotiations

On the eve, Reuters reported on the planned visit to Norway of US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.

According to the agency, the American representative is to take part in a new round of diplomatic consultations on a possible end to the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian and European representatives may also join the negotiation process.

At the same time, as of the time of the announcement, there is no official confirmation of Witkoff’s direct participation in Zelensky’s meeting with the leaders of Norway and Finland.

What scenarios for ending the war are being discussed in Europe

The talks in Oslo are taking place against the backdrop of intensified international discussions on possible conditions for a cessation of hostilities.

According to media reports, among the scenarios being discussed in European political circles is a freeze in hostilities along the current front line.

Public discussions also mention the option of territorial concessions by Ukraine in exchange for the prospect of NATO membership.

At the same time, these scenarios are not confirmed agreements, and there is no information about their inclusion in the official agenda of the Oslo meeting.

Negotiations are taking place against the backdrop of Trump’s statements

The diplomatic activity of European leaders is intensifying against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s controversial statements regarding the prospects for ending the war.

The American president previously accused Volodymyr Zelensky of unwillingness to stop hostilities.

At the same time, the Ukrainian leadership continues international consultations on possible mechanisms for achieving peace and security guarantees.

According to the results of a sociological survey provided by UA.NEWS, 56% of Ukrainians believe that the war will not end before the second half of 2027. At the same time, 62% of respondents declared their willingness to endure the war as long as necessary.