Steve Witkoff (left) has been a central figure in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks and has been busted pushing Russian interests in the negotiations.
Witkoff spoke to the paper about a future where Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine are all business partners.
For Witkoff, Kushner, and the Russians, the goal is reportedly to revitalize Russia’s $2 trillion economy through joint Russia-U.S. ventures.
Europe balked at President Trump’s 28-point peace plan—which Witkoff drafted based on a Russian plan— arguing it was overly generous to Russia.
Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, former Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, said he was leaving the government after he was “frozen” out of peace talks.
In October, President Trump refused Ukraine’s request for Tomahawk missiles that they felt could help Ukraine negotiate with Russia more effectively.
Witkoff suggested Ukraine instead ask Trump for a 10-year tariff exemption to “supercharge” its economy. »