Summary
Steve Witkoff, a special envoy, called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "humanitarian" after Putin released an American held in Russia. Lawmakers criticized Witkoff for his remark. President Donald Trump personally asked Putin to release Stephen Hubbard, an American teacher accused of being a Ukrainian mercenary.
Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff is a special envoy involved in diplomatic efforts.
- Witkoff called President Vladimir Putin a "humanitarian."
- The comment came after Putin released an American named Stephen Hubbard.
- Stephen Hubbard had been held in Russia for several years.
- Hubbard was accused of being a Ukrainian mercenary by Russian authorities.
- President Donald Trump made a direct appeal to Putin for Hubbard’s release.
- Lawmakers criticized Witkoff’s positive description of Putin.
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