Yesterday, a transcript of a conversation between Donald Trump’s special representative Steve Witkoff and aides to Vladimir Putin was published. This raised concerns about whose interests Witkoff represents, as he was allegedly assisting the Russians in engaging with Trump. Both Russian officials and Witkoff deny any allegiance to Russia, while Russian politicians and propagandists offered conflicting accounts of the leak’s authenticity, suggesting involvement by British or American intelligence.
Despite the scandal, Witkoff plans to visit Moscow as Trump’s envoy. The situation adds to skepticism regarding peace negotiations: Russia officially remains uncompromising, and US initiatives are met with mistrust.
The article also highlights calls to support Ukraine’s Armed Forces (AFU) via donations and emphasizes the necessity of military reforms to enhance defense efficiency. Ukrainian soldiers thank volunteers for delivering modern drones that help to reinforce Ukraine’s air defense.
The overall conclusion: Ukraine’s real security depends on its own strength, while scandals over peace talks and leaks underscore the ongoing complexity and contradictions in the international dimension of the Russia-Ukraine war.
