US Envoy Steve Witkoff Advised Putin Aide on Ukraine Peace Plan for Trump
FRANCE 24 EnglishDecember 5, 20251 min2,776 views
5 connections·9 entities in this video→Leaked Transcript Reveals US Envoy's Role in Ukraine Peace Plan
- 📞 A leaked transcript from October 14 suggests US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff coached a senior Putin aide on how to present a peace deal for Ukraine.
- 💡 Witkoff appeared to advise Yuri Ushakov, a top Putin aide, on framing a 20-point peace plan that might appeal to Donald Trump.
- 🤝 The plan reportedly involved Ukraine ceding territory and reducing its military in exchange for peace.
Trump's Reaction and Kremlin's Stance
- 🗣️ When questioned, Donald Trump stated that such coaching is standard for a dealmaker, aiming to sell a proposal to both sides.
- 🚫 The Kremlin has characterized the leaked transcript as an effort to disrupt potential peace talks for Ukraine.
- 🌍 The White House has not contested the authenticity of the transcript published by Bloomberg News.
Proposed Peace Plan Details
- 🗺️ An earlier draft of a US peace plan, considered by European allies, was seen as aligning with Russia's main demands.
- 🤝 The proposed measures included Ukraine giving up territory and limiting its military capabilities.
- 📞 Witkoff also suggested Ushakov praise Trump for the Gaza ceasefire agreement and arrange a call between the two presidents.
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