US EditionKremlin Says US–Russia Call Leak Aimed at Disrupting Peace Talks as Trump Downplays Controversy
- On Oct. 14, Bloomberg published a transcript of a call between Steve Witkoff and Yuri Ushakov, prompting scrutiny, while President Donald Trump downplayed the revelations during a Tuesday gaggle.
- The transcript shows Witkoff repeatedly advising Yuri Ushakov on framing talks with President Trump and urging a Trump–Putin call before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's White House visit.
- Multiple lawmakers reacted, saying lawmakers in both parties sounded the alarm over Witkoff's comments, while multiple Republican lawmakers labeled Witkoff untrustworthy and unusually favorable to Russia.
- The Associated Press reported that the Kremlin has not questioned the recording's authenticity and the White House has not challenged the transcript's veracity, while the administration's recent 28-point plan faced criticism for favoring the Kremlin.
- Specific lines in the transcript show optimism about arranging a Trump–Putin call and advice from Witkoff to 'sell' the plan to Ukraine and Russia, illustrating his messaging strategy in U.S.–Russia negotiations.
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Peskov downplays Witkoff call leak, says Ukraine talks continue
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the negotiations on a peaceful settlement in Ukraine are continuing despite criticism and the publication of purported transcripts of talks between Russian and American officials. Materials first labeled as fake are now being described by the Kremlin as harmless, with Peskov urging people not to exaggerate their impact. RIA Novosti reported that Peskov stressed those pushing to oust U.S. presidential special …
Deep State Is Trying to Scuttle the Ukraine Peace Talks with a Leak
The deep state leaked a diplomatic call between Steve Witkoff and a Russian official, Yuri Ushakov, to Bloomberg, abusing its powers as an American official worked to achieve peace. Someone is trying to take out Steve Witkoff as the special envoy, and end peace negotiations. Someone tapped and leaked his call. We have a lot […] The post Deep State Is Trying to Scuttle the Ukraine Peace Talks with a Leak appeared first on www.independentsentinel.…
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Kremlin says US–Russia call leak aimed at disrupting peace talks as Trump downplays controversy
The Kremlin accused unknown actors of trying to disrupt peace talks after a leaked call between US and Russian officials surfaced, with Vladimir Putin’s aide Yuri Ushakov calling the disclosure “unacceptable.”
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