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world1 month ago•7 min saved

Trump Aide Pivot: Gaza Focus Replaces Iran/Ukraine Duties

Josh Gruenbaum, a rapid-rising former head of the GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service who grew close to Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, will be pulled off Russia/Ukraine and Iran policy work and shifted to Gaza-focused duties as a senior adviser to the Board of Peace—an international body operating independently of the U.S. government and chaired by Trump. He will still advise on Gaza but no longer hold a central White House foreign-policy portfolio, moving away from the West Wing and toward a specialized Gaza role.

via Politico|

#board-of-peace #gaza #gruenbaum

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

US Envoys in Pakistan to Rekindle Iran Talks with Tehran

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to Pakistan to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a bid to relaunch negotiations with Tehran and advance a possible deal with the Trump administration; Araghchi’s Islamabad visit signals willingness to talk, with a potential trilateral meeting with the US after talks, though timing is uncertain as he also plans moves to Oman and Moscow. VP JD Vance is not traveling but could join by phone if talks progress, and Iranian leadership infighting could affect negotiations.

via Axios|

#diplomacy #iran #kushner

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Deal-Makers, Not Diplomats: Trump Pushes Informal Talks on Iran and Ukraine

Trump leans on informal diplomacy led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, sidelining traditional channels to press Iran over its nuclear program and to negotiate Ukraine-Russia issues. Seen by supporters as flexible dealmaking, the approach draws scrutiny over inexperience and potential conflicts of interest, as Iran and Russia employ delaying tactics while Washington signals military pressure.

via The New York Times|

#iran #kushner #trump

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Witkoff Heads to Israel for Gaza Phase II Talks with Netanyahu and Zamir

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is slated to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir in Jerusalem as Phase II of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan begins, amid tensions with Iran and the Rafah crossing reopening; Zamir has recently held discreet talks with US defense leaders in Washington, signaling a closer Israel–US defense axis involving CENTCOM and the Joint Chiefs.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#gaza-phase-ii #israel-us-relations #netanyahu

world4 months ago•0 min saved

Ukraine Allies Gather in Paris to Discuss Security Guarantees and Postwar Troop Deployment

Witkoff and Kushner are set to attend the Ukraine Coalition of the Willing meeting amidst broader geopolitical tensions, with recent articles highlighting Europe's cautious stance towards Russia and the US's unpredictable commitments, especially under Trump's administration.

via politico.eu|

#coalition-of-the-willing #kushner #russia

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Witkoff's Miami Golf Club Turns into Global Diplomacy Hub

High-level diplomatic negotiations on Ukraine and Gaza are taking place at a Miami country club co-owned by Steve Witkoff, involving officials from multiple countries and key figures like Jared Kushner, highlighting the club's emerging role as a discreet hub for sensitive international talks.

via Axios|

#diplomacy #gaza #miami

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Witkoff and Kushner Engage with Putin Amid Ukraine Peace Efforts

Witkoff and Kushner met with Putin in Moscow for five hours to discuss the US's updated Ukraine peace plan, with the talks focusing on territorial control and potential negotiations, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts and Ukraine's preparations for possible peace talks with the US and Russia.

via Axios|

#kushner #peace-plan #putin

international7 months ago•1 min saved

Russian Envoy Meets U.S. Officials Amid Escalating Sanctions

The article discusses the shifting dynamics of US-Russia relations, highlighting a meeting between Russian envoy Dmitriev and Steve Witkoff in Miami amid recent US sanctions on Russia, which have strained diplomatic efforts and impacted plans for a summit between Trump and Putin, amidst ongoing tensions over Ukraine.

via Politico|

#international #russia #sanctions

politics7 months ago•2 min saved

Senate Democrats Question Trump Advisor Steve Witkoff on Crypto Investments

Senate Democrats are demanding that Steve Witkoff, a top Trump advisor and special envoy to the Middle East, disclose more details about his crypto holdings, which he has not fully divested from, citing potential conflicts of interest related to his role and business ties with the U.A.E. The senators are concerned about possible ethics violations given his ongoing crypto investments and recent business dealings involving U.S.-U.A.E. agreements, and have requested a response by October 31.

via Fortune|

#conflict-of-interest #crypto-investments #ethics-disclosure

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Kushner and Witkoff Deny Gaza Genocide Claims and Discuss Middle East Strategies

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff discussed their roles in brokering a fragile Gaza ceasefire and addressed allegations of genocide and conflicts of interest during a '60 Minutes' interview, emphasizing their focus on diplomatic efforts and denying any misconduct or inappropriate business dealings related to the Middle East.

via Axios|

#foreign-policy #gaza-ceasefire #israel-hamas-conflict

world9 months ago•11 min saved

Diplomatic Challenges and Unresolved Conflicts in Global Politics

Steve Witkoff's solo diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war have faced criticism for lack of coordination, misjudged negotiations, and limited progress, with many officials questioning his experience and approach, despite some claims of recent progress.

via Politico|

#diplomacy #peace-talks #russia

world9 months ago•1 min saved

Putin awards CIA official's family amid US-Russia tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Steve Witkoff the Order of Lenin to pass to a CIA official whose son, Michael Gloss, was killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, possibly as a psychological tactic ahead of a planned peace summit with Trump.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#award #cia #putin

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Trump and Putin Engage in Ongoing Talks Amid Ukraine Conflict

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that envoy Steve Witkoff will return from Moscow with a framework for peace between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting a better understanding of Russia's conditions for ending the war and emphasizing the importance of a fair agreement for both sides, with potential involvement from President Trump.

via The Hill|

#moscow-talks #peace-framework #rubio

world10 months ago•7 min saved

US envoy Witkoff in Moscow to push for Ukraine ceasefire amid sanctions threats

Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow aims to negotiate with Russian officials amid looming US sanctions and ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with the outcome potentially influencing US-Russia relations and sanctions policy.

via CNN|

#russia #sanctions #trump

world1 year ago•0 min saved

Israel Shows Openness to Gaza Ceasefire Amid Hamas Reservations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel accepts a new Gaza ceasefire proposal from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, with Hamas also reviewing the proposal, signaling potential progress in the conflict.

via Reuters|

#ceasefire #gaza #israel