Zelenskyy arrives in Norway

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo, Norway, on Wednesday 22 October.

As reported by Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, Zelenskyy is set to meet with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Zelenskyy's arrival was also confirmed by his spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov.

Støre emphasised that Norway will continue supporting Ukraine.

He said he warmly welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska, adding that Norway has stood with Ukraine in its pursuit of a lasting and just peace that the Ukrainian people deserved.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also travelled to Oslo, describing it as an undoubtedly historic meeting.

Later the same day, Zelenskyy is expected to visit Sweden for talks with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

On Tuesday 21 October, European leaders reaffirmed their "strong support" for an immediate end to Russia's war in Ukraine along current front lines to pave the way for peace talks.

Reports indicate that European countries are working with Ukraine on a 12-point proposal to stop hostilities along existing lines of contact.