Story perspectives

Trump Envoy Urges Understanding Russia Amid Nuclear Threats

2/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff says United States must understand Russia’s goals to pursue negotiations.
Witkoff says talks require both sides to grasp motivations and notes a Putin–Zelensky summit if Ukraine withdraws from contested areas.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warns Russia would target Estonia with nuclear weapons if NATO deploys there.
An armed intruder at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate was shot dead by Secret Service agents, prompting an investigation.

1 of 1

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff says United States must understand Russia’s goals to pursue negotiations.
Witkoff says talks require both sides to grasp motivations and notes a Putin–Zelensky summit if Ukraine withdraws from contested areas.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warns Russia would target Estonia with nuclear weapons if NATO deploys there.
An armed intruder at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate was shot dead by Secret Service agents, prompting an investigation.