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14 hours ago

Ukraine updates: US envoy to meet Putin in Moscow DW 12/02/2025

The meeting is expected to address borders, security guarantees, frozen Russian assets, and potential US-Russian investment projects. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin would receive Witkoff, whose role has been under the scanner after reports emerged that he advised a senior Kremlin aide on how to present a Ukraine peace plan to US President Donald Trump. "I think the administration feels very optimistic," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Monday.
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1 day ago

Steve Witkoff, Trump's friend who used to buy him sandwiches and is now negotiating peace in Ukraine

Trump dispatched longtime friend Steve Witkoff to Moscow to attempt reviving stalled Ukraine peace negotiations despite Witkoff's lack of diplomatic experience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Coming days may be pivotal' for talks to end Ukraine war, EU's top diplomat says

The diplomatic effort to end the war in Ukraine could be entering a pivotal week, the EU's foreign policy chief has said, as Donald Trump's special envoy prepared to meet Vladimir Putin after talks at the weekend with Ukraine. Steve Witkoff, the property developer turned envoy recently exposed for coaching Russian officials on how to win Trump's favour, will hold talks with Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, the Kremlin announced.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Witkoff accused of saying 'what good was a handful' of Tomahawks going to do for Ukraine - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Steve Witkoff is accused of obstructing Ukraine’s request for Tomahawk missiles, advising tariff relief instead and coaching Russian contacts on selling a deal to the US President.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Putin insists Ukraine has to surrender territory for any deal to be possible

Vladimir Putin has said that the outline of a draft peace plan discussed by the US and Ukraine could serve as a basis for future negotiations to end the war but insisted Ukraine would have to surrender territory for any deal to be possible. In general, we agree that this can be the basis for future agreements, Putin said, noting that the version of the plan discussed by Washington and Kyiv in Geneva had been shared with Moscow.
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5 days ago

Dan Driscoll, Trump's latest hope for peace in Ukraine DW 11/26/2025

Dan Driscoll, 38, the US Secretary of the Army, has been assigned a key negotiator role in Trump's efforts to end the Russia–Ukraine war.
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fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Trump defends key negotiator after leaked phone call appears to show him coaching Russia

Trump defended envoy Steve Witkoff after a leaked recording suggested he coached a Russian official to sell Moscow's terms for ending the war in Ukraine.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Who leaked Witkoff's call advising Kremlin on how to get Trump on side?

Bloomberg's scoop showing how Trump aide Steve Witkoff coached the Kremlin on the best way to get into Trump's good graces is extraordinary for what it tells us about Witkoff's dubious loyalties and the Kremlin's potential influence over US negotiation efforts. But equally interesting is the leaked material itself and where it may have come from. The story covers two intercepted phone calls:
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fromwww.emptywheel.net
6 days ago

The Dim Philby Leaks

Steve Witkoff actively promoted Russian interests by coordinating messaging with Putin's advisor and facilitating Russia's maximal plan during secret calls.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 days ago

White House Envoy Witkoff To Head To Moscow Next Week For Ukraine Peace Talks, Kremlin Says

Steve Witkoff will travel to Moscow next week to pursue a US-backed peace proposal amid Ukrainian and European concerns over its pro-Russian positions.
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6 days ago

Trump envoy reportedly told Kremlin official that Ukraine must cede land for peace deal

Witkoff said he believed the land concessions were necessary all while advising Ushakov to congratulate Trump and frame discussions more optimistically. Now, me to you, I know what it's going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere, Witkoff told Ushakov during the five-minute conversation, according to Bloomberg's transcript. But I'm saying instead of talking like that, let's talk more hopefully because I think we're going to get to a deal here.
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1 month ago

MPs expected to grill minister over collapse of China spy trial as Commons resumes after recess UK politics live

Keir Starmer attends an Egypt peace summit co-chaired by Donald Trump; UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell faces intensified scrutiny over the collapsed China spy trial.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: Crowd Boos When Trump Envoy Praises Netanyahu

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff was booed after mentioning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while speaking at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv during a hostage-release event.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff and His Sons Blur Lines Between Profit and Politics

A New York Times investigation reveals that when Witkoff, a real estate developer and longtime friend of Trump, began his new position as a diplomat in the Middle East, his son Alex took over his company, the Witkoff Group. Since then, not only has the Witkoff Group continued to ink major deals with investors in the Gulf Arab states, but the elder Witkoff has not even fully divested from the company.
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fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Trump's Casino Jackpot

Bally's, aided by Steve Witkoff and the Trump Organization, became a finalist for a NYC casino license, potentially earning Trump a nine-figure payout.
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

Trump's Attempt to Repackage His Capitulation in Ukraine - emptywheel

The other day, Axios posted a ridiculous column (with Mike Allen as the first byline) beginning to lay the groundwork for Trump to repackage imminent failure on Ukraine. It starts by allowing senior White House officials anonymously and vaguely blame Europeans for Trump's failure to craft a deal. Frustrated Trump aides contend the blame should fall on European allies, not on Trump or even Russian President Vladimir Putin. All three bases for that blame in the column are ridiculous:
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

JD Vance Accuses Politico of Journalistic Malpractice' as He Targets Reporter in Lengthy Rant: Disgraceful'

Vice President JD Vance accused Politico and reporter Felicia Schwartz of conducting a foreign-influence operation to undermine special envoy Steve Witkoff and the administration.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin Europe live

US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for talks impacting the war in Ukraine and potential sanctions.
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fromNew York Post
7 months ago
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Exclusive | 'Bumbling f-king idiot' Steve Witkoff shouldn't be leading Iran, Russia negotiations, allies and insiders say

fromNew York Post
7 months ago
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Exclusive | 'Bumbling f-king idiot' Steve Witkoff shouldn't be leading Iran, Russia negotiations, allies and insiders say

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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

MAGA Civil War Breaks Out After Mark Levin Calls Top Trump Official a Traitor

Mark Levin accused Steve Witkoff of betrayal for advocating diplomatic talks with Iran instead of military action.
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fromNew York Post
7 months ago
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Steve Witkoff's diplomatic failures and more: Letters to the Editor - May 4, 2025

Steve Witkoff lacks the necessary diplomatic skills for high-stakes negotiations, as highlighted by his experiences compared to those of Marco Rubio.
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7 months ago
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Bumbling F*cking Idiot!' White House Insider Slams Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Over Solo Putin Meetings

Steve Witkoff's diplomatic approach is heavily criticized by insiders for undermining U.S. authority and misrepresenting key negotiations.
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fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Trump envoy reverses course, says Iran nuke deal must have enrichment shutdown

The U.S. insists Iran must end its nuclear enrichment and weaponization for a revised nuclear deal.
Verification is critical to ensure Iran does not weaponize its nuclear capabilities.
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