President Trump is slated to meet with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, a vocal supporter of Ukraine, at the White House Thursday after denouncing Russia’s overnight strikes on Kyiv.
The president railed against Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday morning as the U.S. seeks to help broker a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.
“I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!”
Former NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg, who now serves as the finance minister of Norway, is also expected to join Støre in the Oval Office for talks with the Trump administration.
The president has long expressed skepticism of the NATO alliance, urging European allies to increase defense spending as he threatens to roll back support for Ukraine amid tough negotiations.
Earlier this month, several European countries, including Norway, vowed billions of dollars in military support for Ukraine.
The Thursday meeting with Norwegian leaders also comes as the trade partners reel from Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda.
The administration hit Norway with 15 percent tariffs earlier this month before issuing a 90-day pause to foster negotiations.
Trump and Støre in their meeting will likely discuss the trade alliance between the two nations.
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