Steve Witkoff's Diplomatic Role in Ukraine Negotiations

In a significant development in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Steve Witkoff has made his eighth visit to the Kremlin to meet with President Vladimir Putin. Accompanied by Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, this meeting is part of their ongoing efforts to find a resolution to the war that has engulfed Ukraine.

Witkoff's initial involvement in such high-stakes diplomacy began unexpectedly. According to President Trump, Witkoff was chosen for this role not for any prior knowledge of Russia, but simply because 'people just love Steve.' Witkoff himself has expressed confidence in his negotiation skills, stating, 'I know how to negotiate,' and underscoring that 'the professionals haven’t solved it.'

The Wall Street Journal reported that Witkoff's connection with Putin was strategically initiated by the Russian leader, who had been analyzing the psychological profiles of Trump’s aides. Interestingly, the Kremlin mandated that Witkoff engage in these discussions without any accompanying CIA operatives, diplomats, or even an interpreter, emphasizing the unique and personal nature of their engagement.

Source: www.france24.com