Donald Trump’s high-profile Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin — arranged by his “special envoy” Steve Witkoff, the developer-turned-diplomat — has thus far come up with zero tangible results.
Despite meeting with Putin five times over six months, Witkoff has yet to deliver any real breakthrough to bring the violent invasion of Ukraine to a resolution.
Putin has been hard to bargain with, but many familiar with peace negotiations say Trump fixer Steve Witkoff has made talks even more difficult.https://t.co/UtpvdXgLSS
— POLITICO (@politico) August 29, 2025
Via Politico:
But promised follow-up meetings between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have not materialized, ceasefire demands were dropped, threats of tough action have disappeared and Trump’s team has offered no clear road ahead.
Some frustrated U.S., Ukrainian and European officials say part of the problem is the go-it-alone style of Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy for peace missions and go-to negotiator on Ukraine.
He has refused to consult with experts and allies, leaving him uninformed at times and unprepared at others, according to seven people familiar with internal discussions. Two said he misses the mark by viewing the conflict through a real estate lens, like a land dispute.
One person familiar with Witkoff’s efforts told Politico: “His inexperience shines through, he has the president’s ear, which is evident, but there has been some confusion about what has been said and agreed.”
#SoMuchWinning…
Meanwhile, Vice President Eyeliner had a meltdown over the article over on X.
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