US Envoy Gives Russian Aide Tips on Selling Ukraine Deal to Trump, Report Says
A US Special Envoy advised a senior Kremlin official on how to sell a Ukraine peace deal to President Donald Trump, according to a report. The diplomat, Steve Witkoff, reportedly gave Yuri Ushakov, Vladimir Putin's top foreign policy aide, tips on how to bring up the topic with the US president.
In a conversation on October 14, Witkoff allegedly said, "We put a 20-point Trump plan together that was 20 points for peace, and I’m thinking maybe we do the same thing with you." This suggests that Witkoff was attempting to help Putin craft an approach that would appeal to Trump's interests.
The revelation raises questions about the level of cooperation between US officials and Russian officials on sensitive matters like Ukraine. The fact that a senior Kremlin official received advice from a US envoy on how to deal with the US president highlights the complexities of the Trump-Putin relationship and the challenges of navigating complex diplomatic negotiations.
The report comes at a time when tensions between the US and Russia remain high, particularly over issues related to Ukraine and Syria. As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this revelation will impact US-Russia relations and the ability to achieve a lasting peace deal.
In related news, White House officials are reportedly working to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The search for a replacement has been ongoing since October 2025.
A US Special Envoy advised a senior Kremlin official on how to sell a Ukraine peace deal to President Donald Trump, according to a report. The diplomat, Steve Witkoff, reportedly gave Yuri Ushakov, Vladimir Putin's top foreign policy aide, tips on how to bring up the topic with the US president.
In a conversation on October 14, Witkoff allegedly said, "We put a 20-point Trump plan together that was 20 points for peace, and I’m thinking maybe we do the same thing with you." This suggests that Witkoff was attempting to help Putin craft an approach that would appeal to Trump's interests.
The revelation raises questions about the level of cooperation between US officials and Russian officials on sensitive matters like Ukraine. The fact that a senior Kremlin official received advice from a US envoy on how to deal with the US president highlights the complexities of the Trump-Putin relationship and the challenges of navigating complex diplomatic negotiations.
The report comes at a time when tensions between the US and Russia remain high, particularly over issues related to Ukraine and Syria. As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this revelation will impact US-Russia relations and the ability to achieve a lasting peace deal.
In related news, White House officials are reportedly working to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The search for a replacement has been ongoing since October 2025.
I mean, who do these people think they are, playing both sides like this? It's like they're trying to undermine the whole system. And what's next, are we gonna start seeing US officials giving tips on how to negotiate with Putin for a better deal?
This whole thing is like a big ol' mess!
This is quite an interesting story... I mean, it's not exactly new that US and Russia have had their hands in each other's diplomatic efforts, but still, it raises some eyebrows! 
It's like they're playing this game of diplomatic whack-a-mole. 
And what's up with Witkoff's "20-point Trump plan"? Is that even a real thing or just some made-up BS to try and sell Putin on an idea? 
Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out... 
meanwhile, Jerome Powell vacancy is more pressing than the Ukraine deal 
gotta prioritize finding someone who can make interest rates not make our heads spin 
just thinkin about how diplomats gotta navigate all this politics and stress... i mean, can't they just focus on gettin' along peacefully? 
it's crazy to think that some high-level diplomat is givin tips on how to sell a peace deal to Trump. 
does this mean we'll get closer to resolvin the conflict or just more stuck in limbo? 
guess only time will tell! 
it's all about politics and power, not diplomacy or peace.