Russia: Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin, Moscow frees an American and says it is ready to resume talks in November
the same fact, two accounts
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NorwayOslo is positioning itself as host and relay for the negotiation: the Norwegian press reports Witkoff's mission to Saint-Petersburg as the direct follow-up to the talks held in the capital.
What each one tells
opposition
UkraineKyiv is weighing Witkoff's visit to Putin against the security guarantees agreed upon the day before in Oslo, and is outraged by the compliment paid to the Kremlin leader.
- Norway
Focus on Oslo
the narrative highlights the role of the Norwegian host and Støre's statements.
What the account puts first
Ukraineby contrast
the text contrasts Witkoff's compliment with civilian casualties documented by the UN.
- Norway
Reliance on Russian sources
the account of the Saint Petersburg meeting is reported according to state media.
What it leans on
UkraineReliance on Russian sources
the account of the meeting is based on Russian agencies cited by the Ukrainian press.
and the figures
this press does not report this figure
Civilians killed in Ukraine in September according to the UN
civilians killed
only one reports itat least 328 civilians killed