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US envoys rebuked Zelensky over his criticism of Trump in Oslo
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner spoke with Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, in Oslo about his exchanges with Donald Trump.
They told Zelensky that his sharp comments had angered the US president, according to a person familiar with the talks.
The exchange followed Trump's public criticism of Zelensky and his claim that Ukraine's leader was not suited to negotiations.
Witkoff and Kushner also said US policy toward Ukraine was not tied to domestic politics in the United States.
Two European officials said the Oslo meeting did not resolve the sides' disagreements, but they saw no alternative to US leadership in the peace process.
The sources do not say what happens next in the talks.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner rebuked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during talks in Oslo over his sharp responses to President Donald Trump.
They told Zelensky that his conduct had angered Trump, according to a source cited by The New York Times.
Kushner joined the talks by video, while Witkoff was present in person.
The meeting did not resolve disagreements, two European officials told The New York Times.
- Who
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- What
- The envoys criticized Zelensky for his sharp comments about Trump and told him his conduct had angered the US president.
- When
- Tuesday, according to the reports. The articles were published on October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Oslo, Norway.
- Why
- The envoys objected to Zelensky’s responses to Trump’s criticism.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Trump said Zelensky was unlikely to be suitable for negotiations on resolving the Ukraine conflict.
Witkoff and Kushner rebuked Zelensky during talks in Oslo over his sharp comments about Trump.
Two European officials said the disagreements had not been resolved.
- US envoys
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- Ukrainian president
- Volodymyr Zelensky
- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Meeting format
- Kushner joined by video
- Reported date
- October 21, 2026
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What people are saying
his behavior enraged Trump