President Vladimir V. Putin has publicly refuted claims that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is biased toward Russia, describing the diplomat as an intelligent representative of his country in ongoing peace negotiations. During a meeting in Moscow in August, Putin praised Witkoff’s role in the talks, with a follow-up meeting scheduled for next week.
The Russian leader called the U.S. special envoy “an intelligent man” who is properly representing his country in peace negotiations. A photo released by Russian state media showed President Vladimir V. Putin meeting with Steve Witkoff in Moscow in August. The two are scheduled to meet again next week.