Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump disagree on Russia's humanitarian record
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, praising him and thanking him for releasing US citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had been held since April 2022. The meeting took place amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine, where Putin launched an invasion and Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles, killing two and injuring over 30. A UN report confirmed 328 civilians died from Russian attacks in September.
- US envoy Steve Witkoff praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian.
- Thom Tillis criticized Witkoff's description of Putin.
- Vice President JD Vance defended Witkoff's comments as part of his diplomatic job.
- Witkoff is working to bring Russia and Ukraine to negotiations.
- Putin announced the release of US citizen Stephen Hubbard.
- Russia launched more than 20 missiles at Kyiv overnight.
- Zelenskyy indicated Ukraine could consider freezing current front lines to stop fighting.
- Hubbard was held in Russian custody since April 2022.
- The United Nations stated that 328 civilians died from Russian attacks in September.
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