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U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff Faces Backlash Over Leaked Call Advising Kremlin on Ukraine Peace Proposal

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is under fire after a leaked call revealed he advised a Kremlin official on how to present a peace proposal regarding Ukraine to President Trump. This has led to bipartisan calls for his dismissal, raising concerns about his loyalty and the appropriateness of his actions amidst ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia. Despite the backlash, Trump has defended Witkoff, who is set to meet with Putin as part of the peace talks.

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U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff Faces Backlash Over Leaked Call Advising Kremlin on Ukraine Peace Proposal

The Hilla day ago

Witkoff takes fire over call with top Putin aide: 5 takeaways

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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is facing criticism following the leak of a phone call in which he advised a senior Kremlin official on how to present a peace proposal regarding Ukraine to President Trump. This has raised concerns about his loyalty and intentions amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

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NPRa day ago

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

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A leaked transcript reveals that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff advised a Russian aide on strategies to present a peace proposal regarding Ukraine to President Trump. This communication has raised concerns about the appropriateness of Witkoff's actions, suggesting he was coaching the Kremlin on how to negotiate a better deal in the ongoing conflict.

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The Guardiana day ago

‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call

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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff faces backlash after a leaked recording revealed he advised Kremlin officials on how to communicate a peace proposal regarding Ukraine to President Trump. This has prompted calls from both Republican and Democratic representatives for his dismissal, citing a breach of trust and loyalty to U.S. interests.

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NBC News2 days ago

Trump says Witkoff to meet with Putin amid peace talks

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Former President Donald Trump announced that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of ongoing peace talks regarding the conflict in Ukraine. This meeting comes amid heightened scrutiny of Witkoff's recent communications with Russian officials, which have sparked criticism and raised questions about diplomatic appropriateness.

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The Guardian2 days ago

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

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Leaked transcripts reveal that Steve Witkoff, a U.S. Special Envoy, advised Kremlin officials on how to effectively communicate a peace proposal regarding Ukraine to President Trump. This interaction raises questions about Witkoff's loyalty and the potential influence of the Kremlin on U.S. negotiations.

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The Guardian2 days ago

Trump envoy Witkoff reportedly advised Kremlin official on Ukraine peace deal | First Thing

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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly advised a senior Kremlin official on strategies to communicate a peace proposal regarding Ukraine to President Trump, suggesting that Russia should gain control of Donetsk and consider territorial exchanges. This conversation was recorded and has raised significant attention regarding U.S.-Russia diplomatic interactions.

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NPR2 days ago

Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call with Russian aide. And, Thanksgiving air travel

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Leaked transcripts reveal that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff advised a Russian aide on how to communicate a peace proposal to President Trump regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This revelation has raised concerns about the appropriateness of Witkoff's actions and could potentially derail diplomatic efforts aimed at peace in the region.

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NBC News2 days ago

Trump Envoy Witkoff Advises Russian Aide, Transcript Reveals

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A leaked transcript reveals that Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for former President Donald Trump, advised a senior Russian official on how to effectively communicate a peace plan to Trump, suggesting a call with President Putin prior to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the White House. This interaction raises concerns about the implications of U.S. diplomatic strategies in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

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The Guardian2 days ago

Trump envoy Witkoff reportedly advised Kremlin official on Ukraine peace deal

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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly advised a senior Kremlin official on strategies to communicate a peace proposal regarding Ukraine to President Trump, suggesting that Russia should gain control of Donetsk and consider territorial exchanges. This conversation occurred on October 14, as revealed by a leaked audio recording obtained by Bloomberg.

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The Wall Street Journal2 days ago

The White House is defending special envoy Steve Witkoff over reports of a leaked conversation in which he coached a Putin aide on dealing with President Trump on Ukraine

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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is under scrutiny following reports of a leaked conversation in which he coached a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin on how to approach President Trump regarding a peace proposal for Ukraine. This interaction has raised significant concerns about the appropriateness of his actions and the implications for U.S.-Russia relations.

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