Trump urges Ukraine to end war as US envoy prepares for Putin talks

US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to settle its war with Russia as his envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Oslo. Following constructive talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Norway, the Oslo discussions made "meaningful progress" towards a coordinated approach to engaging Moscow, with Ukraine presenting new ideas and proposals.

However, the efforts are being hampered by strained relations between Washington and Kyiv, uncertainty over US military support, and intensified Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Trump emphasized that Ukraine needs to want a settlement, arguing that Russia has gained ground in the conflict.

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