Steve Witkoff Dismisses Starmer's Ukraine Plan as "A Posture and A Pose"
Let’s talk about the latest controversy surrounding Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy, and his take on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Witkoff has stirred up quite a debate after outright dismissing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s proposed plan for an international force to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine. He called it nothing more than "a posture and a pose," implying that Starmer and other European leaders were simply trying to emulate Winston Churchill without fully grasping the complexities of the situation.
Witkoff’s comments came during an interview with pro-Trump journalist Tucker Carlson, where he openly praised Russian President Vladimir Putin. He described Putin as "super smart" and not someone he viewed as a "bad guy." This, of course, has raised eyebrows globally, especially considering the ongoing war and Russia’s aggressive stance towards Ukraine.
Adding fuel to the fire, Witkoff revealed that he recently met with Putin, who he claimed was "gracious" and "straight up" during their conversation. He even mentioned that Putin had commissioned a portrait of Trump as a gift, which he said had deeply moved the former U.S. president. According to Witkoff, Putin had also prayed for Trump after the alleged assassination attempt against him last year. These statements have left many questioning his credibility as an unbiased mediator in the Ukraine conflict.
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During the interview, Witkoff also parroted several Kremlin talking points, claiming that Ukraine is a "false country" and that Russia's invasion was justified based on historical claims over five occupied regions. However, when pressed for details, he struggled to name all the territories in question, managing only to mention Donbas and Crimea while forgetting Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. He also made claims about Ukrainian troops being surrounded in Kursk, a statement that the Ukrainian government quickly denied.
His stance has drawn sharp criticism, especially for his remarks about so-called "referendums" in the occupied territories, where he alleged that an overwhelming majority voted to be part of Russia. However, these referendums have been widely discredited by international observers, with many calling them a sham orchestrated by Moscow.
Witkoff’s approach to ceasefire negotiations also seems questionable. He hinted that a ceasefire in the Black Sea was imminent, with talks of a full 30-day ceasefire soon to follow. However, many analysts believe that his comments downplay Russia’s ongoing military operations and the broader geopolitical stakes involved. Moreover, he suggested that the U.S. and Russia should collaborate more closely on global issues, including Arctic energy policies and AI development, raising concerns about his true allegiances.
When discussing Starmer’s plan for a "coalition of the willing" to provide Ukraine with military security guarantees, Witkoff dismissed it as unnecessary, emphasizing that NATO already serves as a deterrent. He argued that fears of Russia marching across Europe were "preposterous" and that Starmer’s approach was overly simplistic.
The reactions to Witkoff’s remarks have been intense, with many seeing them as yet another example of Trump-era politics taking a pro-Russian tilt. As he continues to lead U.S. negotiations on a Ukraine ceasefire, the question remains: is he truly working toward peace, or is he merely echoing Kremlin propaganda? One thing is certain—his words have sparked a new wave of controversy in an already volatile global crisis.
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