European leaders rally behind Zelenskyy in Oslo

European leaders hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo on Tuesday in an effort to present a unified front amid a deteriorating relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, described by experts as diplomatic damage control. The meeting, attended by Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finland's President Alexander Stubb, aimed to address Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy and U.S. sanctions relief toward Russia. European officials also engaged with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff ahead of his Wednesday trip to St. Petersburg. Analyst Fredrik Wesslau noted Trump's actions are driven by domestic politics, including midterm elections and fuel prices, while Zelenskyy seeks support from the U.S. establishment. Wesslau expressed no expectations for near-term peace, citing Trump's interest in formalizing relations with Russia for business purposes.