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WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff faced criticism Wednesday for calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” despite the Russian leader’s brutal war in Ukraine. Witkoff made the comments as he met Putin in Saint Petersburg to secure the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American citizen who was detained for years after being arrested in Ukraine. “You talk so much about my president, President Trump, being a humanitarian — you are a humanitarian also, sir, and I…
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The New York Times24h ago
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Financial Times26h ago
Steve Witkoff discusses resumption of peace dialogue with Russian president followed by US-China-Russia meeting next…
OriginalSenators from Trump's own Republican Party are furious at the comment.
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Financial Times28h ago
Steve Witkoff discusses resumption of peace dialogue with Russian president, followed by US-China-Russia meeting next…
OriginalAs US President Donald Trump has turned on Ukraine, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Oslo today to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Their discussions are expected to be focused on preparing a proposal to be given to Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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Al Jazeera32h ago
US envoy Steve Witkoff praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a ‘humanitarian’.
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NY Post32h ago
US special envoy Steve Witkoff complimented Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” during their meeting in St. Petersburg — as President Trump desperately tries to get Russia bac…
OriginalSteve Witkoff is visiting Russia in a bid to bring Moscow and Kyiv to the negotiating table.
OriginalThe visit came a day after Steve Witkoff met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
OriginalSteve Witkoff will now meet Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday.
OriginalUS envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg to present Putin with a new Ukraine peace proposal after Oslo talks and Trump’s diesel deal with…
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Reuters42h ago
As US President Donald Trump has turned on Ukraine, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Oslo today to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Their discussions are expected to be focused on preparing a proposal to be given to Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
OriginalTrump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will now meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner participating virtually, the official said.
OriginalSteve Witkoff will now meet Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday.
OriginalAs US President Donald Trump has turned on Ukraine, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Oslo today to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Their discussions are expected to be focused on preparing a proposal to be given to Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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