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Russia Blasts Leaked Call Between Trump Envoy, Putin Aide on Ukraine

Russia Blasts Leaked Call Between Trump Envoy, Putin Aide on Ukraine

Summary

A phone call between President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Yuri Ushakov, an adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, was leaked. The call discussed a potential peace deal for Ukraine, which Ukraine and its allies criticized. Ushakov expressed concerns that the leak was intended to harm U.S.-Russia relations.

Key Facts

  • A phone call between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian adviser Yuri Ushakov was leaked.
  • The call was about pitching a peace deal for Ukraine to President Trump.
  • Ukraine and European allies criticized the draft peace plan, saying it favored Russia.
  • Ushakov stated that he speaks with Witkoff often but did not comment on their discussions.
  • Ushakov suggested that the leak was intended to disrupt efforts to build better U.S.-Russia relations.
  • There is an agreement for Witkoff and other U.S. officials to visit Moscow soon.
  • Ushakov emphasized the confidentiality of the discussions and questioned how the leaks occurred.
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