As Trump’s Untested Emissary to Putin, Witkoff’s Role May Bring Risk

President Trump appointed his friend Steven Witkoff as his Middle East envoy, despite Witkoff’s lack of regional expertise and diplomatic experience. Trump expanded Witkoff’s role to include serving as his personal envoy to Russia’s President Putin, which has raised concerns among experts about Witkoff’s ability to handle the complex negotiations with Russia. Witkoff’s meeting with Putin comes amid efforts to secure a Ukraine cease-fire and normalize relations with Russia, with potential concessions including an American military pullback from Eastern Europe and recognition of Russian influence.

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