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Trump envoys plan Norway talks on ending Ukraine war
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are expected in Norway this week for another round of talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also expected to attend, though the schedule could change.
The planned meetings come as tensions between Washington and Kyiv have increased.
Zelensky has accused the United States of limiting Ukraine’s use of the Starshield satellite system and restricting intelligence sharing, while US officials have denied those claims.
Ukraine relies on Starshield for battlefield communications and drone operations, and Ukrainian officials say reduced service has hindered its ability to intercept Russian attacks.
The dispute has raised questions about continued US support as the two sides pursue talks on ending the war.
The next step is the planned Norway meeting this week, if the tentative schedule holds.
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are expected to travel to Norway this week for another round of talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
Two people familiar with the matter said they expected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to attend.
The schedule is tentative and could change, according to people familiar with the plans.
The planned talks come amid increased tensions between Washington and Kyiv over US support for Ukraine.
The United States has denied Ukrainian allegations that it restricted Starshield service and intelligence sharing.
- Who
- US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to travel. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy may also attend.
- What
- A new round of negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine is planned.
- When
- This week, according to the reports. The schedule is tentative.
- Where
- Norway.
- Why
- The meetings are intended to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine
United States
Starshield
Ukraine
Zelenskiy said the speed of Ukraine's Starshield system was reduced as a result of a US policy decision.
United States
US officials denied the allegation.
Intelligence sharing
Ukraine
Zelenskiy said the United States had limited intelligence sharing.
United States
US officials denied the allegation.
Elon Musk said limits on Starshield speed or usage are decided by the US military or the president.
Zelenskiy said Ukraine's Starshield service had been slowed and that the United States had limited intelligence sharing.
Kushner and Witkoff are expected to travel to Norway for talks, with Zelenskiy also expected to attend.
- US envoys
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- Planned location
- Norway
- Planned timing
- This week
- Expected attendee
- Volodymyr Zelenskiy
- Schedule
- Tentative; it could change
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What people are saying
because Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government, any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military or the president.