Steve Witkoff praised Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian in a clip posted on social media by Russian state media, hours after a deadly attack on Kyiv.
Visit aimed at peace talks
Witkoff is visiting Russia in a bid to bring Moscow and Kyiv to the negotiating table. He met with Putin today, according to reports.
State media clip
The clip, shared by Russian state media, shows Witkoff lauding Putin as a humanitarian. The timing of the remarks, coming shortly after a deadly strike on Kyiv, has drawn attention.
Further details are expected to follow as the visit continues.
