Witkoff Pushes Putin to Restart Peace Talks

Steve Witkoff, acting as special envoy for President Donald Trump, praised Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian during talks in St. Petersburg. While Witkoff pushed for the resumption of peace negotiations, the Russian leader expressed readiness to return to the table but refused to compromise on key points. Critics highlight Putin's background as an ex-KGB intelligence officer and Stasi liaison in Dresden, arguing that Witkoff's characterization of the Russian president is fundamentally incorrect and shameful.