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Putin and Trump envoy had constructive meeting, Russian aide says
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin had “constructive” talks in Moscow on Friday lasting three hours, according to an aide of Putin’s. Yuri Ushakov said the possibility of Russia and Ukraine resuming direct talks was a particular point of discussion. The US has not released details of what was discussed during the…
The Trump Envoy Who Got Close to the ‘World’s Coolest Dictator’
U.S. officials said Ronald Johnson’s actions during his time as ambassador to El Salvador seemed less aligned with U.S. interests and more focused on protecting the country’s president. By Maria Abi-Habib Soon after he took up his post in El Salvador, U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson forged an unusually close relationship with the country’s president. President…
Trump compared to mobster Tony Soprano by former envoy to Panama
John Feeley launches stinging critique of US president’s bully-boy approach to Latin America The former US ambassador to Panama has launched a stinging critique of Donald Trump’s approach towards Latin America, comparing his conduct to that of the ruthless and egotistical fictional mob boss Tony Soprano. In the first month of his presidency, the US…
Who is Steve Witkoff? Trump’s Middle East envoy is a real estate mogul and old friend
By Rachel Treisman When top-level U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine, one of the American seats at the table was filled by Steve Witkoff. A New York real estate mogul and longtime friend of President Trump, Witkoff had little formal diplomatic experience before Trump named…
Inclusive transition best path to lifting of Syria sanctions, says UN special envoy
Geir Pedersen tells security council the HTS administration has great opportunities but also risks making missteps A credible process leading to a new transitional government involving all strands of Syrian society is the best way for the country’s caretaker administration to secure a smooth lifting of sanctions, the UN special envoy Geir Pedersen has told…
U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
Middle East Crisis With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently. By Euan Ward Reporting from Beirut, Lebanon A top U.S. envoy who helped broker the cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah issued reassurance…