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The Latest Breaking News on Leak Shows Trump Aide Coaching Russians On How To Flatter Trump For Peace Deal

Leak Shows Trump Aide Coaching Russians On How To Flatter Trump For Peace Deal

A leaked transcript reveals that US envoy Steve Witkoff coached Russian officials on how to flatter Donald Trump to get approval for a controversial Ukraine peace plan, raising questions about the legitimacy of the diplomacy.

International Business Times UK

Who leaked Witkoff’s call advising Kremlin on how to get Trump on side?

Bloomberg publishes extraordinary transcripts of secret discussions, but their provenance remains unclear

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump envoy Witkoff reportedly advised Kremlin official on Ukraine peace deal

Witkoff also offered tactical guidance on how Putin should raise subject with Trump, audio recording suggests. Plus, the female pilots on Ukraine’s frontline

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Ukrainian President Zelensky Sparks Frenzy After 'Mysterious White Speck' Falls From Nose During War Address

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sparked online frenzy after a mysterious white speck fell from his nose during a live war address. Speculation has resurfaced over prior allegations linking him to cocaine, though evidence remains dubious.

International Business Times UK

Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call appears to show envoy advised Putin aide on Ukraine peace plan

The US president reacted to the leaked transcript aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, stating that Witkoff "got to sell" the deal to both Russia and Ukraine, adding, "That's what a dealmaker does."

Euronews

Americans helping Ukrainian war effort call US peace plan a ‘betrayal by Trump’

US volunteers who have poured into Ukraine to help amid war are dismayed by Trump’s continuing pressures on Kyiv

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Von der Leyen warns against ‘carving up’ of Ukraine amid crunch US-led talks

Commission president says undermining of sovereign European nation would ‘open the doors for more wars’

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy Backs US Peace Framework as Trump Sends Envoys to Putin and Kyiv for Final Negotiations

Ukraine says the US peace framework can become a full agreement as Trump sends envoys to meet Putin and Kyiv officials in a push to finalise a deal.

International Business Times UK

Kremlin confirms US envoy's visit as Russia-Ukraine peace talks gain momentum

A senior Kremlin official confirms that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week

The Independent UK

The rise of Dan Driscoll, Army secretary turned envoy

"We got Driscoll, who's well-liked, who's well-trusted. He's connected with U.S. government leadership."

Axios

Ukraine talks: 'Europe must keep pressure on Russia', von der Leyen says

The EU Commission president called on Europeans to step up pressure on Moscow and warned that despite its stated intention to engage in peace talks, "Russia's mindset has not changed".

Euronews

Trump envoy Witkoff coached Russian official on how to praise US president, leaked call reveals

Steve Witkoff is facing calls to be sacked after a transcript of a call discussing the Ukraine peace plan with Vladimir Putin’s senior aide was released

The Independent UK

How Trump’s ‘drone guy’ has become key figure in Ukraine peace talks

His charm offensive has caused Trump to include the Iraq War veteran in more talks

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Ukraine war briefing: peace plan ‘fine-tuned’, Trump says, as president backs away from Thursday deadline

Donald Trump says his plan to end the war has been ‘fine-tuned’ and he’s sending envoy Steve Witkoff – and possibly Jared Kushner – to meet with Vladimir Putin.

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