Zelenski želi v Oslu popraviti raztrgane odnose z ZDA

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo on Tuesday to address deteriorating relations between Kyiv and Washington, which have worsened in recent weeks amid President Donald Trump's growing alignment with Moscow. According to Norwegian government officials, the meeting was organized at Zelensky’s request as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finland’s President Alexander Stubb joined the discussions. A fourth session involving all four participants was planned for later in the day. Zelensky described the meeting as aimed at redirecting diplomatic efforts toward more constructive paths. He noted that he had held a “substantial” conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussing topics including anti-ballistic missile systems, early warning mechanisms for Russian rocket attacks, and the status of satellite services such as Starlink and Starshield, which need to be restored. Zelensky stated this was happening within the broader context of diplomatic efforts to conclude the war and prevent further loss of life. According to reports, Trump has criticized Zelensky multiple times recently, accusing him of failing to provide adequate countermeasures for U.S. support. Trump claimed that Russia had acted correctly regarding Ukraine and suggested that Kyiv should find someone else to negotiate with. These comments have exacerbated tensions between Washington and Kyiv, particularly after Trump suspended new U.S. sanctions against Russia, arguing that this would lower fuel prices in the United States. Zelensky reportedly expressed concerns that Washington has delayed informing Ukraine about Russian rocket launches and restricted satellite connections from SpaceX used for guiding Ukrainian drones. Reports suggest that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been slow to deliver Patriot and other air defense missiles to Ukraine, according to Axios. Norway’s Prime Minister Støre emphasized the goal of the meeting was to steer diplomatic efforts into more constructive directions. Finland’s President Stubb indicated his participation in the talks to discuss Russia’s unlawful aggressive war against Ukraine and the overall security situation in Europe. Norway announced that Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, would virtually join the meetings. Witkoff and Kushner have led American negotiation efforts. Later in the day, Zelensky, Stubb, and Støre were expected to hold a press conference. Meanwhile, in a separate development, Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian infrastructure, including substations and power lines, leading to frequent power outages even in western regions less affected previously. Zelensky was also scheduled to meet separately with Witkoff following initial discussions with Støre and Stubb. The talks are part of a broader U.S. diplomatic initiative driven by Trump, who has increasingly focused on engaging with Moscow while pressure on Ukraine mounts. This initiative includes efforts to secure the release of a U.S. hostage, although details remain unclear. Zelensky is seeking to mend relations with the U.S., which have deteriorated significantly due to Trump’s policies and rhetoric. Western European countries view defending Ukraine from Russian aggression as essential for the continent’s security and strongly support Zelensky’s position, aiming to prevent further escalation of tensions between Washington and Kyiv. Under Trump’s leadership, the United States has largely halted arms deliveries to Ukraine, though European nations are permitted to purchase weapons for Kyiv and receive intelligence data and technology that Europe cannot match.