2026-10-20

Today we discussed security guarantees, and I'm thankful to the American side for underlining again that they have to be strong. There are different kinds of security guarantees on paper – in the document – which Steve will share with the Russians. We will hear his feedback afterwards. I had a phone conversation with Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier on the train today. We spoke about sensitive issues such as Starlink, ballistic missile interceptors, and intelligence. We were very concrete and the conversation was positive. We shared the things we have to manage. And we will manage them, I'm sure of it. We decided that maybe in 48 hours we will get in touch again. We are thankful that early warning is now working. This is very important for our people, because we can know when Russ…

Today, we had important talks with our American partners and with our other partners from Europe. Steve Witkoff was also here with us in Oslo, and Jared Kushner joined us online. Ukraine immediately supported American proposal for an energy ceasefire. But Russia responded by continuing its attacks. We offered different options. We are ready not to hit sensitive parts of Russia’s energy sector if Russia stops hitting ours. Putin said no. But we’re working to find a solution. We have some clear ideas on how to get to peace. And we are united with our European partners in this effort, and we want the Americans to take these ideas to the Russians. One of the important ideas is to move to a potential trilateral meeting of the leaders to address the issues that only the leaders can do. Steve…

Україна працює заради миру. Дякую партнерам за підтримку!

Ukraine is working for peace. I thank our partners for their support!

Йонасе, Алексе, дякую за незмінну підтримку і ЩОДЕННУ увагу до захисту життя. Разом сильніші. Дякую, Норвегіє! Дякую, Фінляндіє!

Jonas, Alex – thank you for your unwavering support and DAILY commitment to protecting lives. Together, we are stronger. Thank you, Norway! Thank you, Finland! @jonasgahrstore @alexstubb

Сьогодні в Осло зустрівся з Королем Норвегії Гоконом VIII. Дякую Його Величності, уряду та всьому Норвезькому народу за підтримку України. Говорили про повернення українських дітей, яких викрала Росія. Маємо повернути кожну українську дитину. Обговорили, які можемо зробити для цього кроки. Докладаємо максимальних зусиль, щоб допомогти і нашим людям в окупованих росіянами Олешках. Ситуація там просто жахлива. Дякую Норвегії за те, що поруч з Україною та українцями в цей непростий час.

Today in Oslo, I met with King Haakon VIII of Norway. I thank His Majesty, the Government, and all the Norwegian people for their support for Ukraine. We discussed the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. We must bring every Ukrainian child home. We discussed what steps we can take to make this happen. We are also doing everything we can to help our people in Oleshky, which is under Russian occupation. The situation there is simply horrific. I thank Norway for standing with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people during this difficult time.

Разом із командою прибув до Норвегії. Заплановані важливі зустрічі: тристороння – з Йонасом Гаром Стере та Алексом Стуббом, двостороння – зі Стівом Віткоффом, а також зустрінемося вчотирьох. Матиму й аудієнцію у Короля Норвегії Гокона VIII та зустріч зі Стортингом. Не припиняємо жодних контактів, які можуть допомогти миру. Будемо говорити і про зміцнення нашої ППО та спільні виробництва. Вдячний усім, хто підтримує Україну і достойний шлях до миру.

Arrived in Norway with my team. Important meetings are scheduled: a trilateral with Jonas Gahr Støre and Alex Stubb, a bilateral with Steve Witkoff, and a meeting of all four of us. I will also have an audience with King Haakon VIII of Norway and a meeting with the Storting. We are maintaining all contacts that can help bring peace. We will also discuss strengthening our air defense and joint production. I am grateful to everyone who supports Ukraine and a dignified path to peace.

There is a lot of Russian propaganda in Europe. They have invested as much money in it as in weapons during this war. This is a massive financial program spanning decades. Russia has been waging a hybrid war against Europe, including Italy, France, Britain, and Germany, for a long time. It just isn't waging a full-scale war against them as it is against us. Because we had the same thing – a hybrid war. Russian narratives across absolutely all television and media platforms, on the internet, and on social media. People should not be pierced through and brainwashed by waves of narratives from the Russian Federation. Because it is up to France, Ukraine, Italy, and Spain to decide how to live and whom to elect. Russia cannot influence Italy's choices and freedom. Italy is a free country, jus…

We have always had important, strong strategic relations with the United States of America. Our bilateral relationship began developing particularly actively during the full-scale war. I am grateful for all the support. But we have always built our relationship on honesty, fairness, and, most importantly, transparency. Because when you lie while your people are at war, it is very painful. That is why I have always wanted to hide nothing and never lie to the President of the United States. In any case, we have more in common than America does with Russia. Most people in Ukraine and the United States of America understand this. We would like to continue having the same open, honest, and pragmatic relations with America that we have today. The position is very simple. We support a mutual e…

I have a very good relationship with Giorgia Meloni, and I respect her greatly. I am grateful to the people of Italy and everyone who supports Ukraine. But our gratitude is not just words. We are already sharing our experience. They receive feedback from us on which Italian-made and European-made weapons work and which do not, and what we have improved technologically. We share all of this with Italian manufacturers. We have established joint production facilities in Italy and Ukraine – these are Ukrainian-Italian companies. We have a very good relationship with Leonardo. We are grateful to them. And they receive a lot from us. I am very glad that we support each other in this way and that the Italians’ level of technological expertise is increasing. Italians work at the enterprises and …

Говорив з Марко Рубіо, і це було предметно – по тих питаннях, які мають значення. Вдячний за готовність допомогти та ясну позицію. Перше – це перехоплювачі проти балістики, які потрібні для захисту життя. Друге – раннє попередження про російські атаки балістикою, що є життєво важливим. Третє – ситуація навколо Старлінку/Старшилду, яку треба відновити. Звісно, все це на фоні наших дипломатичних зусиль, щоб закінчити цю жахливу війну і постійні вбивства людей. Домовились, що невдовзі сконтактуємо знову для апдейту. Дякую, Марко, за конструктив! Дякую всім в Америці, хто підтримує справедливі підходи!

I spoke with Marco Rubio @SecRubio, and it was a substantive conversation – focused on the issues that matter. I am grateful for his readiness to help and his clear position. First, ballistic missile interceptors, which are needed to protect lives. Second, early warning of Russian ballistic missile attacks, which is vital. Third, the situation with Starlink/Starshield, which needs to be restored. Of course, all of this comes against the backdrop of our diplomatic efforts to end this horrific war and the constant killing of people. We agreed to get in touch again soon for an update. Thank you, Marco, for the constructive discussion! Thank you to everyone in America who supports fair approaches!