Witkoff to Meet Putin After Ukraine Talks in Norway

Published On 24 Oct, 2026
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9 News HD: US special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, October 21, after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Norway. The meetings are part of renewed efforts to find a way to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The talks took place in Oslo on Tuesday and included Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and representatives from European countries, the European Union and NATO. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Jared Kushner also joined the discussions remotely.

A US official described the talks as constructive and said Ukraine presented new ideas and proposals. The discussions focused on a possible peace plan, security guarantees for Ukraine, plans for the country’s economy after the war, and wider security concerns in Europe.

Witkoff is expected to brief Putin on the views and proposals shared by Ukraine and its European partners. The Kremlin has said it hopes the meeting will take place soon and will help continue discussions between Washington and Moscow.

The planned meeting comes as the United States pushes for progress towards ending the war. Trump has urged Ukraine to reach a deal with Russia, saying Moscow has an advantage on the battlefield. Ukraine, meanwhile, has raised concerns about military support and the security arrangements it would need for any peace agreement.

Zelensky said Ukraine wants strong security guarantees to help protect the country from future attacks. He has also called for further discussions involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States.

No final peace agreement has been announced, and major questions remain about how the war could end. The planned Witkoff-Putin meeting may offer another chance to discuss the proposals, but its outcome is still uncertain.

The coming talks will be closely watched as Ukraine, Russia, the United States and European partners continue efforts to find a possible path towards peace.