Trump and Zelensky remain at odds despite Oslo talks

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remain at odds despite a hug from Trump envoy Steve Witkoff before talks in Oslo, with tensions over US policy toward Ukraine unresolved. The meeting aimed to ease friction but failed to bridge deep mistrust. Trump has publicly attacked Zelensky, calling him "not a good guy" and saying he "doesn't know what he's talking about," while Zelensky voiced frustration over US actions, including a Russian diesel deal and sanctions waiver, which Kyiv sees as siding with Moscow. Reports of restricted intelligence sharing and Starlink throttling have added to concerns. The relationship has a history of ruptures, including a 2025 Oval Office clash and Trump's long-standing mistrust of Ukraine. Despite Zelensky's optimism about Patriot missiles and early warnings, analysts note Trump's unpredictable U-turns, leaving the partnership fragile.