Steve Witkoff
American businessman and diplomat (born 1957)
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Trump told us to solve everything, that’s our mission,
- Witkoff said, laughingCNNcnn.com/2026/10…
They successfully completed a round of discussions that we hope will prove constructive and promising,
- Witkoff saidBBCbbc.com/news/articles…
- Witkoff said,... according to Axios, addingArutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…
All of the hostages are home. There is a ceasefire, imperfect as it may be, but it still exists. Humanitarian efforts have achieved historic results, with billions of dollars donated and pledged to meet urgent needs and support the long work of recovery,
- Witkoff addedBBCbbc.com/news/articles…
If you don’t have relationships with both sides, and you have poor communication, then you probably have very, very little chance of getting to a peaceful resolution,
- Witkoff saidGulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/mena…
When we retire, we’ll have all these incredible stories and incredible memories, and yours will be right at the top of it all,
- Witkoff told PutinNewsweeknewsweek.com/russia/ukraine…
I would like to say that working with you is a comfortable experience for us, and we certainly place a high level of trust in you throughout this process.”
- He praised Witkoff and Kushner in the video, telling themNBC Newsnbcnews.com/world/ukraine…
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The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/intern…Ukrainian and US negotiators to discuss new proposal to end war News
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…The talks led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are the latest attempt to negotiate a settlement amid intensifying deadly aerial attacks on both sides of the border
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CNNcnn.com/2026/10…US-Russia talks on Ukraine now involve an oil deal tied to Trump allies
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/world/eur…An investor group led by U.S. billionaire investor Todd Boehly which includes Middle Eastern investors who have business ties to Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are pursuing a deal to secure Lukoil's assets, the New York Times reported
International Business Timesibtimes.com/us/russia…How Jared Kushner’s firm’s investment in an Israeli company could be a major conflict of interest
CNNcnn.com/2026/10…Other investments include more than $68 million in NextVision, which manufactures cameras for drones, and at least $40 million in Reshef Technologies, which manufactures electronic fuzes for shells
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International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/trump/rejects…Donald Trump has publicly rejected the seven-day plan and reportedly told staff he expects to resume hostilities after the November midterms
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Top Pakistani, Iranian diplomats discuss developments after US-Iran talks in New York
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…Just seven months ago, Masoud Pezeshkian was running Iran from an underground bunker, trying to stay alive as American and Israeli missiles rained down
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Gulf states seek diplomatic breakthrough with Iran — but Trump holds the key
Haaretzhaaretz.com/middle/east…Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Divisions emerge in Tehran over US-Iran talks in New York
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Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/mena…Iran threatens countries enforcing US airline sanctions
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/video/newsfeed…Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday
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The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Explosions heard in Kyiv one day after visit from US officials
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…US envoy Witkoff reports progress on scheduling trilateral talks after his visits to Russia and Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…A key US negotiator on Monday hailed weekend discussions in Moscow and Kyiv, suggesting they could see a scheduling of fresh three-way peace talks aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II
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The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…