Kushner in Oslo Talks Demands Ukraine Halt Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
During talks in Oslo, Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner joined via video link and again demanded Ukraine stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, according to Axios. He was described as "very straightforward" in conveying the US president's requirement. Following the meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated readiness to halt refinery attacks if Moscow takes reciprocal steps. Washington hopes Russia will become more amenable to compromise, with Trump having agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel sales. US envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to St. Petersburg on October 21 to meet Vladimir Putin, following talks in Norway with Zelensky and European representatives. Ukraine presented new proposals, with participants reportedly achieving "substantial progress" on next steps.