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Turner Alarms Over Leaked Call; Trump Defends Envoy

12/2/2025

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Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) expressed concern about a leaked call involving special envoy Steve Witkoff and a senior Russian official, urging the White House to avoid orchestrating Putin's voice before Zelensky.
U.S. President Donald Trump defended Witkoff, saying guiding the Kremlin on negotiations is standard practice.
Trump has pushed for ending the war in Ukraine during his second term, though progress remains limited.

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Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) expressed concern about a leaked call involving special envoy Steve Witkoff and a senior Russian official, urging the White House to avoid orchestrating Putin's voice before Zelensky.
U.S. President Donald Trump defended Witkoff, saying guiding the Kremlin on negotiations is standard practice.
Trump has pushed for ending the war in Ukraine during his second term, though progress remains limited.