Trump-Zelenskyy clash over talks and arms signals souring US-Ukraine relations.
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What happened: US President Donald Trump said someone other than Volodymyr Zelenskyy should negotiate for Kyiv in talks to end Russia's war, and Zelenskyy told US senators that arms shipments had been delayed and intelligence sharing restricted.
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Why it matters: Zelenskyy said the sanctions waivers "will hurt Ukraine" and that administration decisions "are hard to explain between friends." European partners and US officials said the waivers reward Moscow. Steve Witkoff is set to travel to Norway this week for the next round of negotiations, with Zelenskyy expected to attend.
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Oct 20, 2026 08:44 AM ET