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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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Witkoff: agreements provide for a legally enshrined cessation of Russian aggression

Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, stated that security guarantees include a legally enshrined commitment in Russia not to pursue "any other territory. " This is the equivalent of NATO's Article 5.

Politics • August 17, 02:22 PM • 6869 views
The only way to end the war is to force Russia to agree to peace - Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the only way to end the war is to reach a peace agreement that Ukraine and Russia will agree to. Earlier, agreements on security guarantees at a summit with Putin in Alaska were reported.

Politics • August 17, 02:03 PM • 6307 views
Witkoff on summit with Putin in Alaska: "agreed on security guarantees that change the situation"

US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated that agreements on reliable security guarantees were reached at the historic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. These agreements could fundamentally change the situation.

Politics • August 17, 01:44 PM • 5658 views
Kremlin celebrates Trump-Putin meeting without concessions or sanctions - Guardian

Russia rejoices at Putin's meeting with Trump in Alaska, which took place without concessions from the Russian Federation or new sanctions. Trump did not achieve a ceasefire, but called the summit productive.

Politics • August 16, 12:33 PM • 7767 views
Trump believes Putin agrees to a trilateral meeting - European official

After meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump believes that Putin agrees to the idea of a trilateral summit. It will involve Trump, Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Politics • August 16, 12:15 PM • 7222 views
"The conversation was not easy": Trump and Zelensky spoke for an hour, then European and NATO leaders joined - Axios

Donald Trump held a conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky with the participation of US representatives. Later, leaders of a number of European countries and NATO joined them; the discussion was not easy.

Politics • August 16, 07:23 AM • 11352 views
Trump-Putin summit could have been triggered by Witkoff's misunderstanding, but White House denies - report

A misunderstanding regarding Russia's position could become the impetus for an urgent summit between Trump and Putin.

Politics • August 16, 06:19 AM • 6945 views
Zelenskyy has not heard from Trump after talks with Putin - journalist

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not received information from Donald Trump regarding his talks with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The meeting did not lead to a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine, and a lunch between the US and Russian teams will not take place.

Politics • August 16, 12:08 AM • 5183 views
Putin and Trump's talks in Alaska concluded - KremlinPhoto

Talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska have concluded. The US stated there was no agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine, despite Russia's claims of a productive meeting.

Politics • August 15, 11:41 PM • 4867 views
Trump and Putin held a joint press conference after the summit in Alaska

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a joint press conference after the conclusion of the summit in Alaska. The meeting took place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

Politics • August 15, 10:56 PM • 4196 views
Trump's talks with Putin in a narrow format have ended

Donald Trump's and Vladimir Putin's talks in Alaska have concluded. Putin ignored questions about stopping the killing of civilians in Ukraine.

Politics • August 15, 10:19 PM • 3403 views
Trump and Putin met "like friends" - Western media

Western media, including Reuters, CNN, and The New York Times, described the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska as very warm and friendly. NBC highlighted the contrast with the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy.

Politics • August 15, 09:11 PM • 3233 views
"Historic": White House shows new photo of Trump-Putin meetingPhoto

The White House released a new photo of the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, captioning it as "historic. " In the photo, the leaders are walking on a red carpet.

Politics • August 15, 09:07 PM • 9759 views
Trump's meeting with Putin: White House released official photoPhoto

The White House released a photograph of the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The presidents arrived simultaneously, shook hands, and drove together in the same car.

Politics • August 15, 08:24 PM • 9299 views
US allies will be "alarmed" by the visuals of Trump-Putin meeting - journalist

US and Russian presidents, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, began talks in Alaska. During their handshake, B-2 bombers and F-22 fighters flew overhead.

Politics • August 15, 08:12 PM • 2377 views
Alaska Talks: Peskov revealed who will represent Russia, besides Putin

The dictator's spokesman announced the expansion of the Russian delegation at talks with the US. Lavrov and Ushakov will join Putin, while the US will be represented by Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff.

Politics • August 15, 07:07 PM • 2483 views
Alaska Summit: Trump-Putin "tete-a-tete" meeting format to be changed - report

The US Secretary of State and a special envoy will join the meeting between Trump and Putin. This will replace the "face-to-face" format, negotiations will begin at 11:00 local time in Anchorage.

Politics • August 15, 06:30 PM • 3330 views
US Defense Minister Hagset departed for Alaska

Pentagon chief Pete Hagset flew to Alaska, where talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin are scheduled. Trump has already arrived in Anchorage with his delegation.

Politics • August 15, 04:32 PM • 5981 views
Special Envoy Witkoff met with Qatar's Prime Minister to prevent Israel's plans to occupy the Gaza Strip

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Qatar's Prime Minister Abdulrahman al-Thani discussed a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. This happened amid diplomatic activity aimed at preventing Israel's plan to expand its occupation of Gaza.

Politics • August 10, 06:31 AM • 6834 views
Witkoff may join Ukraine and allies' meeting before Trump's talks with Putin - FT

Trump's representative Steve Witkoff, who discussed a territorial exchange plan with the Kremlin, may participate in negotiations in the UK. These negotiations are intended to coordinate positions before the Trump-Putin summit on peace in Ukraine.

Politics • August 9, 07:49 AM • 10313 views
Witkoff to discuss results of his meeting with Putin with allies

US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will hold a video conference with representatives of Ukraine and Europe. He will share details of his negotiations with Vladimir Putin and discuss a possible meeting between Trump and the Kremlin leader.

Politics • August 7, 06:38 PM • 6571 views
Everyone pursues their own interests: the CPD urged not to believe rumors circulating amid a possible meeting between Putin and Trump

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalenko, urges not to believe rumors about a meeting between Trump and Putin. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff discussed with Putin proposals for a truce in Ukraine.

Politics • August 7, 01:38 PM • 3645 views
EU on US peace efforts: we welcome any pressure to ensure Russia's participation in negotiations and work towards a ceasefire

The European Union welcomes any efforts for a sustainable ceasefire in Ukraine. The EU supports Ukraine to be strong on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.

Politics • August 7, 01:32 PM • 3319 views
Trump told Merz that Witkoff and Putin's meeting was “more productive than expected”

US President Donald Trump informed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that the meeting between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin was more productive than expected. Earlier, a possible meeting between Trump and Putin, and then with Zelenskyy, was discussed.

Politics • August 6, 08:01 PM • 3535 views
"Significant progress has been made": Trump on Witkoff's meeting with Putin

US Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff held a productive meeting with Putin, achieving progress. Donald Trump informed European allies, who agree that the war must end.

Politics • August 6, 05:22 PM • 4429 views
Putin's meeting with Witkoff ended: talks lasted about 3 hours

US President's Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff held his fifth meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks lasted about three hours.

Politics • August 6, 12:14 PM • 5634 views
Trump's special envoy Witkoff arrived in Moscow

US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on August 6. Based on the results of his visit, Trump will make a decision regarding the imposition of sanctions.

Politics • August 6, 05:16 AM • 58007 views
Russia may introduce a limited air truce with Ukraine as a gesture towards Trump - media

Russia is considering a limited air truce with Ukraine. This could be a concession to US President Donald Trump to avoid sanctions.

Politics • August 5, 05:21 PM • 9414 views
Russia's war against Ukraine has become Trump's war - CNN

CNN commentator Nick Paton Walsh claims that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is becoming US President Donald Trump's war. He believes that Trump could have stopped the war, but instead chose to impose "the force of his personality."

Politics • August 5, 01:56 AM • 43928 views
All or nothing: what scenario is hidden behind Witkoff's visit to Moscow

Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will visit the Russian Federation again, which may be related to "diplomatic imitations" of the peace process. Experts believe that Witkoff is bringing a "carrot" proposal to the Russian leadership. However, there are also reasons to believe that after August 8, the United States may introduce new measures against Russia.

Politics • August 4, 02:48 PM • 5487 views