VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-21
“You are a humanitarian also, sir, and I salute that. I commend you.”
Steve Witkoff · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-21
Witkoff called Putin a humanitarian during their Wednesday meeting, sparking bipartisan backlash from US lawmakers and human rights activists.
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