Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo optimism
The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul…
According to BBC News, the Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.
This world story centres on Norway. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Zelensky, Oslo and Ukrainian.
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- Norway · Europe
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- Zelensky, Oslo, Ukrainian, Steve Witkoff
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- World
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