Trump envoy Steve Witkoff praises Putin as ‘humanitarian’ as Ukraine peace talks hang in the balance

Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for President Trump, called Russian leader Vladimir Putin a "humanitarian" during a meeting in St. Petersburg while Trump's administration attempts to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war. The UK government rejected this characterization of Putin.

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Part of The Russia-Ukraine war: the diplomacy to avert it and the peace talks

How each side is putting it

Left

7 sources
BloombergLean Left· 3h ago

UK Rejects Witkoff’s Characterization of Putin as ‘Humanitarian’

MS NowLeft· 4h ago

With his ‘humanitarian’ comment, Witkoff found Putin’s soft spot

SemaforLean Left· 15h ago

Witkoff calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’ after Russia releases US prisoner

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 16h ago

Calling Putin a ‘humanitarian,’ Witkoff thanks him for releasing an American

Rolling StoneLeft· 21h ago

Trump’s Russia Envoy Praises Putin as a Great ‘Humanitarian’

Center

6 sources
Wall Street JournalCenter· 19h ago

Witkoff’s Praise of Putin as ‘Humanitarian’ Tracks With U.S. Approach to Russia

News Nation NowCenter· 19h ago

Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff praises Putin as 'humanitarian'

France 24Center· 19h ago

Trump faces fresh questions over ties to 'humanitarian' Putin

CBS NewsCenter· 23h ago

Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"

The HillCenter· 1d ago

Witkoff faces backlash after calling Putin a 'humanitarian'

Right

2 sources
Washington ExaminerRight· 16h ago

Witkoff praises Putin as a humanitarian — to his shame and ours

New York PostLean Right· 1d ago

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff praises Putin as ‘humanitarian’ as Ukraine peace talks hang in the balance

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  1. Oct 21Trump envoy Steve Witkoff praises Putin as ‘humanitarian’ as Ukraine peace talks hang in the balance
  2. Oct 22UK Rejects Witkoff’s Characterization of Putin as ‘Humanitarian’

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