Exclusive: Ukraine, Russia are done with Steve Witkoff. Trump sees no problem.
Kyiv and Moscow are growing increasingly frustrated with the U.S.-mediated peace process — and with Washington's Envoy Steve Witkoff, people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent. Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who has emerged as a key peace negotiator, traveled to Russia and Ukraine in early September in an attempt to restart stalled negotiations. They left both…
Kyiv and Moscow officials are growing increasingly fed up with U.S.-mediated peace efforts, specifically with Steve Witkoff, the U.S. envoy involved in negotiations. Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, traveled to Russia and Ukraine in early September to revive stalled talks, but achieved little progress. Behind the scenes, multiple efforts are underway to remove Witkoff from the peace process, as officials in both countries question his role and close relationship with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
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