Russian President Vladimir Putin prayed for Donald Trump after an assassination attempt on the former U.S. president. The Russian leader expressed personal concern for his friend while also presenting Trump with a painting of himself. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, who met with Putin, praised the Russian president’s openness to dialogue to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. Witkoff found Putin to be straightforward and accepted meeting with him as a gracious gesture.
Putin has faced accusations of being behind the deaths of opposition leaders and critics, including Alexei Navalny, Boris Nemtsov, and Sergei Skripal. Despite international condemnations for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Witkoff believes media coverage has been biased and suggested that both sides were responsible for the conflict. The key issue remains the eastern regions claimed by Russia, which Ukraine refuses to cede.
While acknowledging that Russian forces control these territories and that the local population may prefer Russian rule, Witkoff raised questions about Ukraine’s willingness to accept this situation. He also highlighted the nuanced complexities of the conflict and the challenges of reaching a resolution that satisfies all parties involved. Despite criticism, Witkoff defended his engagement with Putin as necessary for facilitating diplomatic communication and understanding.
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