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Putin Evaluates Witkoff and Kushner as Ukraine Negotiation Intermediaries
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the role of American intermediaries, including Michael Witkoff and Jared Kushner, in Ukraine negotiations. Putin expressed comfort in working with them, while Russian officials claimed they promised to leverage Putin's popularity in Kyiv. The remarks occurred amid ongoing diplomatic efforts and tensions in the region.
Putin stated that Witkoff and Kushner acted as intermediaries in the Ukraine peace process, according to Kommersant. Tass reported that Putin described working with the two as 'comfortable,' while RIA-Novosti noted that Usakov claimed Witkoff and Kushner promised to use Putin's 'ratings' in Kyiv. RIA-Novosti also reported that the intermediaries traveled to Russia at Trump's request. Tass further noted that Putin described contacts with Witkoff and Kushner as 'beneficial.'
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StateRIA NovostiSep 6, 01:54 AM
Ushakov Says Wittkoff and Kushner Came to Russia at Trump's RequestStateRIA NovostiSep 6, 01:49 AM
Putin assessed the role of Witkoff and Kushner in the negotiations, said UsakovStateRIA NovostiSep 6, 01:45 AM
Usakov said Wittkoff and Kushner promised to use Putin's ratings in KyivStateTASSSep 5, 10:33 PM
Putin says that Moscow finds it comfortable to work with Witkoff, Kushner - tass.comPutin says that Moscow finds it comfortable to work with Witkoff, Kushner tass.com
StateTASSSep 5, 10:33 PM
Putin says contacts with Witkoff, Kushner beneficial - tass.comPutin says contacts with Witkoff, Kushner beneficial tass.com
IndependentKommersantSep 5, 10:20 PM
Putin assessed the role of Witkoff and Kushner as intermediaries on Ukraine - kommersant.ruPutin assessed the role of Witkoff and Kushner as intermediaries on Ukraine kommersant.ru