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Former U.S. ambassador says Putin is a war criminal, calls Witkoff's comment "fatuous"

Former U.S. ambassador says Putin is a war criminal, calls Witkoff's comment "fatuous"

Summary

John Herbst, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal. He disagreed with Steve Witkoff's statement that Putin is a "humanitarian" after an American prisoner was released from Russia.

Key Facts

  • John Herbst served as the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.
  • He referred to Vladimir Putin as a war criminal.
  • Steve Witkoff said Putin is a "humanitarian."
  • This comment was made after an American citizen was freed from a Russian prison.
  • Herbst called Witkoff's comment "fatuous," meaning silly or pointless.
  • The discussion took place on the program "The Daily Report."
  • The article focuses on views related to the conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
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