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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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"I don't know what the Kremlin will do": Trump commented on the meeting of American negotiators with Putin

US President Donald Trump called the December 2 meeting between Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner with Vladimir Putin "very good. " The next steps after the meeting are currently unknown.

Politics • December 3, 09:56 PM • 62277 views
The President of Finland stated that all conditions for a just peace in Ukraine are unlikely to be met

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that the conditions for a "just peace" in Ukraine are unlikely to be met, although today we are closer to peace than yesterday. This comes after meetings between US envoys and Putin, which yielded no progress.

Politics • December 3, 02:07 PM • 6067 views
NATO seeks a seat at the peace talks table on Russia's war against Ukraine - Politico

NATO countries are demanding a say on the alliance's role in a future peace agreement with Ukraine, having previously been excluded from negotiations. NATO foreign ministers will meet in Brussels to discuss the outlines of a peace plan.

Politics • December 3, 07:55 AM • 4091 views
Europe puts forward proposals unacceptable to Russia: Putin on a peace plan for Ukraine

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that European proposals for a peace plan are unacceptable to Russia. He also added that Russia has no intention of fighting European countries, but is ready for war if Europe starts it.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 03:21 PM • 5127 views
The administration of the Polish president does not trust Witkoff as a negotiator in matters of ending the war in Ukraine

In Poland, politicians express distrust of Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's special envoy, regarding his competence in negotiations with Russia. Minister Przydacz believes that Witkoff, being a real estate businessman, does not realize the specifics of the Kremlin's harsh methods.

Politics • December 2, 02:12 PM • 2996 views
Witkoff's plane landed in Moscow: the Kremlin announced a meeting with Putin in the evening

US President Donald Trump's special representative, Steven Witkoff, arrived in Moscow for peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. His and Jared Kushner's meeting with Vladimir Putin is scheduled for the evening.

Politics • December 2, 11:00 AM • 3389 views
Trump sent an atypical team of negotiators to Russia for a "peace deal" on Ukraine - CNN

Donald Trump has tasked trusted individuals without diplomatic training, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with negotiating a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. They are scheduled to meet with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, despite criticism over their ties to Russian officials.

Politics • December 2, 07:31 AM • 24634 views
Tuesday will be a crucial test for the Trump administration on ending the war in Ukraine - ABC News

US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff went to Russia to present Putin with an agreed-upon draft of a "peace plan" after a meeting in Florida. The Russian leader had previously stated his unwillingness to compromise and demanded the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 11:05 PM • 27725 views
Trump's envoy Witkoff and Ukrainian negotiator meet again in Florida - media

US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff is holding talks with Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov in Florida. The meeting takes place after delegations discussed Washington's plan to end the war.

Politics • December 1, 02:09 PM • 8458 views
Witkoff travels to Moscow for Tuesday talks with Putin, Kushner expected with him - media

US President's Special Representative Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin. The talks between the US and Ukraine have focused on the de facto border with Russia.

Politics • December 1, 07:49 AM • 3940 views
Zelenskyy meets Macron in Paris today to strengthen support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. This comes amid Donald Trump's optimism about a deal to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

Politics • December 1, 06:44 AM • 5285 views
Not Tomahawk missiles: Witkoff offered Ukraine an alternative - WSJ

US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff offered Ukraine a 10-year exemption from US tariffs instead of Tomahawk missiles. He believes this will help revive the Ukrainian economy, while missiles will not have a significant effect in the war with Russia.

Economy • November 29, 06:02 PM • 11864 views
Umerov and Kyslytsia have already left for the US to discuss Trump's peace plan

Ukrainian officials Rustem Umerov and Serhiy Kyslytsia have traveled to the US to discuss a peace plan. They will meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida.

Politics • November 29, 06:47 AM • 8827 views
Yermak resigned a day before meeting with Witkoff and Kushner

Andriy Yermak resigned a day before meeting with US President's special representative Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The purpose of the visit was to finalize the positions of the US and Ukraine before Witkoff and Kushner's trip to Moscow.

Politics • November 28, 06:54 PM • 11466 views
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There is a possibility that Russia will do everything possible to put Ukraine in disfavor with the Trump administration: political scientist assessed the US peace plan

Donald Trump set a deadline for Ukraine to agree to the White House's 28-point plan to end the war, which he later postponed. Expert Stanislav Zhelikhovsky believes that the plan needs refinement, as Ukraine, as a party to the conflict, needs to be heard.

Politics • November 27, 02:12 PM • 44704 views
"Leak" of Witkoff's conversation with Ushakov: where do the "ears grow from"? The Guardian investigation

Bloomberg published the transcript without any author's name or date. However, given the agency's reputation, it can be assumed that the source was considered very reliable before the decision to publish was made.

Politics • November 27, 01:14 AM • 23975 views
The Guardian: Confiscation of Moscow's assets is the only way to stop the war in Ukraine and save Europe

Frozen Russian assets could be the only way to end the war in Ukraine and prevent its spread to Europe. Europe must demand a just peace for Ukraine, using confiscated assets to save it.

Economy • November 26, 09:59 PM • 19416 views
Trump's peace plan is an attempt to create a mechanism to end the war - Podolyak

Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the Head of the Presidential Office, said that negotiations on Trump's peace plan concern security guarantees and consequences for Russia. He also noted that Ukraine is not involved in the leaks of conversations of Trump's representative.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 03:41 PM • 47010 views
Witkoff's conversation with Ushakov: Donald Trump Jr. responded to critics of the US President's special envoy

Donald Trump Jr. responded to criticism of US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who had a phone conversation with Putin's aide regarding "peace deal" proposals. Trump Jr. stated that Witkoff's critics want the war to continue indefinitely.

Politics • November 26, 03:11 PM • 10191 views
Putin convinced Trump in October not to transfer Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine - WSJ

On October 16, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin convinced Donald Trump not to approve the transfer of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. This happened on the eve of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the White House.

Politics • November 26, 08:36 AM • 3818 views
Trump confirmed the visit of US special envoy Witkoff to Moscow for a meeting with Putin

Russia and the United States have tentatively agreed on a visit by US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow next week. US President Donald Trump confirmed Witkoff's visit to Moscow, where he will meet with President Putin.

Politics • November 26, 07:29 AM • 3262 views
Witkoff advised Putin's aide Ushakov on how best to talk to Trump about a "peace deal" - Bloomberg

Steve Witkoff, an envoy of the US president, had a phone conversation last month with Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov. He gave advice on how best to present Russia's proposals for a "peace deal" to Donald Trump.

Politics • November 25, 11:24 PM • 9680 views
Europe expresses fears that Trump will halt support for Ukraine - FT

European officials fear that Donald Trump may cease support for Ukraine. Meetings are scheduled next week between France, Germany, and Great Britain, as well as other countries, to discuss possible changes to the US plan.

Politics • November 24, 06:57 AM • 4254 views
Hamas informed the US about the termination of the Gaza truce agreement - media

Hamas informed the US special envoy and the US president's son-in-law about the termination of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. This followed Israeli military raids that resulted in the deaths of 10 people.

Politics • November 23, 11:17 AM • 11197 views
The US is working on a revised peace plan for Ukraine, the provisions of the agreement may still change - Axios

The US continues to work with Ukraine on a revised peace plan that provides security guarantees based on the principle of NATO's Article 5. Negotiations on the plan involving the US, Ukraine, Germany, France, and Great Britain will take place in Geneva.

Politics • November 22, 08:35 PM • 7961 views
Rubio and Witkoff to arrive in Geneva tomorrow to discuss peace plan for Ukraine - Media

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will arrive in Geneva to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine. Italy will also send its representative to participate in the negotiations.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 04:29 PM • 42371 views
Trump's full 28-point peace plan between Ukraine and Russia: Axios published all points

Axios has published US President Donald Trump's 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine. The document provides for territorial concessions, security guarantees, and economic components.

Politics • November 21, 08:00 AM • 50383 views
US offers Ukraine security guarantees based on NATO model: details of Trump's "peace plan"

The US has developed a draft security guarantee for Ukraine based on NATO's Article 5 model, which provides for a joint response to an attack. This plan, presented to Zelenskyy, is part of Trump's "peace plan" and may include the use of military force.

Politics • November 21, 05:29 AM • 26516 views
Zelenskyy-Witkoff meeting in Turkey canceled due to 'unacceptable' US plan to end war - media

The meeting between Trump's adviser Stephen Witkoff and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara has been canceled. The reason was Zelenskyy's vision, which Russia will never accept, according to Axios.

Politics • November 19, 06:10 PM • 35221 views
Zelenskyy to meet with US Army representatives on Thursday amid Kyiv receiving 'signals' about US plan to end war - Reuters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold talks in Turkey and meet with US Army representatives in Kyiv. Kyiv has received 'signals' regarding a US plan to end the war.

Politics • November 19, 02:04 PM • 26353 views