Trump pressures Zelensky for Ukraine-Russia deal as talks progress in Oslo
US President Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to reach a deal with Russia to end the war, warning of severe consequences if no agreement is reached. Trump stated the US has received "nothing" in return for its support, only "suffering, death, and enormous financial losses." Meanwhile, talks between Zelensky and US envoy Steve Witkoff occurred in Oslo, with Finland and Norway reporting significant behind-the-scenes progress toward a peace framework. Witkoff is expected to travel to St. Petersburg to present proposals to Russian leadership, though Moscow's foreign minister expressed skepticism. Zelensky insists Ukraine must have a seat at any negotiation table, while a potential Trump-Putin-Xi summit is being discussed.