US envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Norway for talks with Ukraine's president amid deteriorating relations, as Washington denies withholding intelligence from Kyiv.
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01Summary
- 01US special envoy Steve Witkoff is in Norway ahead of talks with Volodymyr Zelensky, with relations between Ukraine and the US under strain.
- 02US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected as 'scandalous' claims that Washington was withholding intelligence from Ukraine, after an adviser said lives were being lost.
- 03Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the talks aim to steer relations towards a more constructive path and end the war diplomatically.
- 04Zelensky said he had a 'constructive discussion' with Rubio about US early warnings, missile interceptors and Starlink.
- 05German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that the US has not funded Ukraine's defence since early 2025, with Europe bearing the cost.
02Why it matters
The talks come at a critical juncture for Ukraine, whose relationship with its key ally the US has deteriorated, potentially affecting military support and intelligence-sharing that are vital for defence against Russian attacks.
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