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Trump and Zelensky clash over US policy despite Oslo meeting

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Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Oslo, but their relationship remained tense. Trump publicly criticized Zelensky as "unserious" and faulted his "American policy direction," while Zelensky accused the US of making unexplained decisions that risk slowing support. Despite a symbolic hug from Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Zelensky's public video thanking partners, fundamental disagreements over US policy direction persisted.

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Trump and Zelensky trade barbs despite Witkoff's Oslo meeting
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 21, 00:00recorded Oct 21, 04:32single sourcerevised

    Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo talks

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    Donald Trump
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    met with Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo
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    Volodymyr Zelensky
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    Oct 21, 00:00
    BBC World ↗Report pageRevision 4 · currently revised
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    Oct 21, 04:00
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    Trump and Zelensky trade barbs despite Witkoff's Oslo meeting

    Report first recorded Oct 21, 04:32

    Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky have traded personal insults and accusations, with Trump calling Zelensky 'not a good guy' and suggesting he does not know what he is talking about, while Zelensky warned of political decisions to slow US support. The warring rhetoric follows a meeting between Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Zelensky in Oslo, where the Ukrainian leader expressed frustration over US decisions that are 'hard to explain between friends'.

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