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Steve Witkoff

Special Envoy, Developer
Steven Charles Witkoff was born on March 15, 1957, in the Bronx, New York, USA. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1980 and a Juris Doctor degree in 1983 from Hofstra University. After starting his career as a real estate lawyer, he co-founded Stellar Management Company in 1985 and then established the Witkoff Group in 1997. In 2025, he became the US Special Envoy to the Middle East, and subsequently, the US President's Special Envoy for Peace Missions.
1985
Co-founded Stellar Management Company, transitioning from legal practice to real estate ownership and management in New York
1997
Established the Witkoff Group, specializing in the acquisition and management of high-profile real estate properties
2020
Was a member of the Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups to combat the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
2025
Was appointed US Special Envoy to the Middle East and the US President's Special Envoy for Peace Missions
2025
Played a role in negotiations that led to a ceasefire and hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas
2026
Announced significant progress in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine
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EU will hold a meeting with representatives of Ukraine and the United States on peace on November 4 - European Commission

On November 4, the European Commission will meet with Ukraine, the United States, European countries, NATO and the World Bank in Brussels. They will discuss peace, reconstruction and security.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 02:24 PM • 8254 views
Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin for a meeting with Merz ahead of talks in Abu DhabiVideo

Zelenskyy will meet with Germany's leadership and participate in a security conference. The parties will discuss air defense, energy, and support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 10:57 AM • 20979 views
Ukraine and Russia will hold talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11 – Witkoff

Ukraine and Russia may hold talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11. The sides will discuss humanitarian issues, security and de-escalation.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 04:17 AM • 24003 views
Trump again stated that the United States received nothing in return for the $350 billion in aid to Ukraine

Trump again criticized Biden for providing $350 billion in aid to Ukraine and Europe. He said that allies are now paying for U.S. weapons.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 03:55 AM • 10456 views
Tusk shared a "very restrained optimistic" impression after the Europeans' talks with putin

Tusk said that the talks in Abu Dhabi are tentatively scheduled for November 4. He urged people not to have any illusions about russia's position.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 02:20 PM • 6464 views
Zelenskyy revealed details of the briefing by the leaders of Finland and Norway on negotiations with putin

Stubb and Støre called on russia to de-escalate regarding energy and infrastructure. A trilateral meeting of the teams is being prepared for November.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 10:53 AM • 23864 views
Witkoff is optimistic about the prospects for Ukraine-Russia talks, Vance saysVideo

The United States is working to restart Ukraine-Russia talks. Vance said that Witkoff is optimistic about the diplomatic process.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 11:56 PM • 13759 views
"He is no humanist": Britain responds to Witkoff's remarks about Putin

The British government criticized Steve Witkoff for describing Putin as a humanist. London stated that the Russian leader has killed thousands of people.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 01:01 PM • 7836 views
Trump, Putin and Xi can decide Ukraine’s fate without it: will there be a "Yalta 2.0"

Steve Witkoff proposed a trilateral meeting of the leaders of the United States, Russia and China to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. An expert warned against negotiations without Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 12:09 PM • 14796 views
Europe is looking for a negotiator for talks with Putin - Politico

European governments are discussing a candidate to serve as a negotiator for talks with Putin on peace in Ukraine. Possible representatives include EU leaders.

Politics • October 22, 10:23 AM • 7833 views
Sybiga responded to Witkoff over his remarks about putin's "humanism"

The Minister of Foreign Affairs called the massive attack on Ukraine Russian "humanism. " Sybiga said that only strength will bring peace in the war.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 06:29 AM • 8505 views
"We are closer to ending the war than ever": Trump makes a major statement on peace in Ukraine amid the shelling of Kyiv

Trump said that ending the war in Ukraine is closer than ever following talks held in Norway and the Russian Federation. There is still no final agreement.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 08:05 PM • 4813 views
Witkoff called the talks in Oslo and St. Petersburg "constructive," but "a lot of important work lies ahead"

Stephen Witkoff called the talks in Oslo and St. Petersburg constructive. He announced a future trilateral format involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 05:11 PM • 15833 views
russia is ready to resume talks on Ukraine in a trilateral format in November — the Kremlin

putin's aide stated that russia was ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States in the first ten days of November. Peace and economic projects were also discussed in St. Petersburg.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 01:59 PM • 19910 views
Witkoff called Putin a "humanitarian" during talks in St. Petersburg - media

U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called Putin a humanitarian during a meeting in St. Petersburg. He is trying to organize talks between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 01:22 PM • 7314 views
Zelenskyy will not wait for Witkoff in Oslo after his meeting with Putin

Zelenskyy said he would not wait for Steve Witkoff in Oslo. The results of his negotiations with Putin will be received by the Prime Minister of Norway.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 01:12 PM • 5727 views
Putin released American teacher Stephen Hubbard after meeting with Witkoff - Trump

Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned in Russia since 2022, is heading to the United States. Trump said he was released without an exchange or demands.

Society • October 21, 01:07 PM • 7690 views
The meeting between Putin and Witkoff has ended in Russia

The talks in St. Petersburg have ended, and Witkoff has left the Konstantinovsky Palace. The sides discussed a ceasefire and the release of Hubbard.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 12:16 PM • 19783 views
Putin will study the proposals brought by Witkoff after his meeting with Zelenskyy, the Kremlin says

Peskov said that Putin would assess the work of the U. S. envoy following the talks in Oslo. The Kremlin also said that Russia, the United States and China have a "hypothetical readiness" for a summit.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 10:58 AM • 21440 views
Witkoff met with Putin in St. Petersburg - initial statements include proposals to end the war

Steve Witkoff met with Putin in St. Petersburg and conveyed U.S. proposals for settling the war. The release of American Hubbard was also discussed.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 09:40 AM • 16112 views
Witkoff will present Putin with an updated peace proposal - Axios

Steve Witkoff will meet with Putin on October 21 and present an updated plan to end the war. Kushner will join the talks online.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 07:02 AM • 26569 views
The plane carrying Trump's envoy Witkoff has arrived in St. Petersburg

A Bombardier aircraft, after departing from Oslo, landed at Pulkovo-3 Airport. Steve Witkoff is likely on board.

Politics • October 21, 06:29 AM • 5601 views
Rubio revealed details about Witkoff's negotiations in Russia and regarding Musk and Starlink for Ukraine

Marco Rubio denied that the United States had prior knowledge of the restriction of Starlink for Ukraine. He confirmed Steve Witkoff's negotiations in the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 06:18 AM • 35674 views
Today, the United States will propose a trilateral meeting with Putin, Zelenskyy, and Trump to end the war – Politico

Steve Witkoff will present Putin with peace proposals and a summit format involving Zelenskyy and Trump. Kyiv insists on security guarantees.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 04:47 AM • 21001 views
A New Path to Peace — What Zelenskyy Will Bring to Ukraine from the Talks in Oslo

Zelenskyy announced the restoration of U. S. intelligence sharing and discussions on security guarantees and a trilateral meeting. Russia rejected the energy truce.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 07:30 PM • 112674 views
Washington is preparing a new step toward ending the war: what Ukraine and the United States agreed on in Oslo

The U. S.-Ukraine talks in Oslo were described as successful. Witkoff and Kushner will discuss proposals to end the hostilities with Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 05:36 PM • 20255 views
Zelenskyy’s meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Witkoff has begun in NorwayPhoto

In Oslo, Zelenskyy met with Steve Witkoff. The next day, the U.S. envoy will travel to Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 02:43 PM • 15767 views
Witkoff plans trip to Russia after talks with Zelenskyy in Oslo - Axios

Steve Witkoff will meet with Zelenskyy and European leaders in Oslo to prepare a peace proposal for Russia. After that he plans to meet with Putin.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 05:37 AM • 22339 views
Trump proposes that Ukraine restore the transit of Russian gas to Europe as part of a "peace deal" — NYTPhoto

Trump's envoys discussed with Ukraine and Europe the restoration of Russian gas transit as part of a peace deal. Kyiv halted it in January 2025.

Economy • October 18, 12:53 AM • 25140 views
After Trump's steps, Europe is preparing for a world where he effectively sides with Moscow - Bloomberg

European leaders fear that Trump is increasingly supporting Moscow and pressuring Kyiv. The EU plans to continue helping Ukraine without wavering.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 09:12 AM • 8058 views