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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff praises Putin as ‘humanitarian’ as Ukraine peace talks hang in the balance

US special envoy Steve Witkoff complimented Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” during their meeting in St. Petersburg -- as President Trump desperately tries to get Russia back to the negotiating table to end the Ukraine war.

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Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff praises Putin as 'humanitarian'"You are a humanitarian also, sir. I salute that. I commend you, and I thank you again."

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