Who will participate in the Ukraine talks in Oslo?

The talks will include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Witkoff will attend in person, while Kushner will join remotely.

What is the purpose of the Oslo talks involving Ukraine, Norway and Finland?

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Norway and Finland want to continue diplomatic efforts and put them on a more constructive path. The talks follow earlier diplomatic efforts held in several countries.

What will Volodymyr Zelenskyy do in Norway during the Oslo visit?

In addition to participating in the talks, Zelenskyy will meet Norway’s king and visit the Norwegian parliament. The schedule is part of his visit to Oslo for the diplomatic meetings.

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to take part in Ukraine talks in Oslo: Norway

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U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will join talks in Oslo Tuesday with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of Norway and Finland. Witkoff will attend in person, while Kushner will participate remotely. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said the talks aim to put diplomatic efforts on a more constructive path. Zelenskyy will also meet Norway’s king and visit parliament.

Key Facts

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb will participate in the Oslo talks.
Norway said Ukraine requested the participation of Witkoff and Kushner.
Zelenskyy’s Oslo visit includes meetings with Norway’s king and a visit to parliament.
Axios reported that Witkoff might travel to Russia afterward to present ideas to President Vladimir Putin, but the White House had not immediately confirmed the report.

By AFP

Published Oct 20, 2026 4:16 pm KST

From right, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, are seen at a joint news conference, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sept. 6. Reuters-Yonhap

OSLO — U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will take part in talks in Oslo Tuesday with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyyy and the leaders of Norway and Finland, Norway's government said.

"Ukraine has requested that U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner join the meetings. I am pleased that they are able to participate," Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said in a statement.

Witkoff will travel to Oslo and take part in person while Kushner will participate remotely, Norway said.

Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb will also take part in the talks.

"Diplomatic efforts have previously taken place in several countries, and Norway and Finland are pleased to be able to continue this work. The aim is to put diplomatic efforts on a more constructive path," Store said.

During his visit in Oslo, Zelenskyy will also meet with Norway's king and visit parliament.

News outlet Axios had earlier cited an anonymous U.S. official as saying that Witkoff would then travel to Russia, "where he hopes to meet with President Vladimir Putin and present ideas."

The White House did not immediately respond to an AFP request for confirmation.

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