Christian Caryl for Foreign Policy on Witkoff:
During negotiations, he misrepresented what he heard from the Kremlin and confused the names of Ukrainian cities. 1/
During negotiations, he misrepresented what he heard from the Kremlin and confused the names of Ukrainian cities. 1/
Just read what Witkoff says:
Kyiv “discriminates” against Russian-speakers in eastern Ukraine, ignoring that hundreds of thousands fled westward into democratic Ukraine rather than staying in occupied areas. 2/
Kyiv “discriminates” against Russian-speakers in eastern Ukraine, ignoring that hundreds of thousands fled westward into democratic Ukraine rather than staying in occupied areas. 2/
In an interview with Tucker, Witkoff claimed Moscow’s occupation was legitimized by “referendums” where a supposed majority voted for Russian rule. 3/
“I don’t think Putin is a bad guy,” he told Carlson, describing the Russian leader as “lovable” and “magnificent.” 4/
Before the Alaska summit on Aug 15, Trump promised “serious consequences” if Putin rejected a cease-fire, threatening draconian sanctions.
These words created the impression of a tougher U.S. line. 5/
These words created the impression of a tougher U.S. line. 5/
After the meeting, Trump softened his stance.
The media narrative shifted from warnings to praise for “positive signals” during his Aug 18 White House talks with Zelensky and European leaders. 6X
The media narrative shifted from warnings to praise for “positive signals” during his Aug 18 White House talks with Zelensky and European leaders. 6X
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