Witkoff told Putin that he is demonstrating humanism

Statement from the US administration representative

Witkoff, acting as a representative of the administration of US President Donald Trump, made a statement about the humanitarian nature of the Russian leader's actions while speaking with Vladimir Putin.

«Ви постійно говорите, що президент Трамп — гуманіст. Але й ви, сер, проявляєте гуманізм, і я це високо ціную. Виражаю вам свою повагу і вдячність» (You constantly say that President Trump is a humanitarian. But you, sir, are also demonstrating humanism, and I highly appreciate it. I express my respect and gratitude to you), Witkoff said, addressing Putin.

Details of the conversation

In his remark, Witkoff referred to the fact that Putin regularly calls the American president a humanitarian, adding that the Russian leader himself also demonstrates such qualities, for which he received words of gratitude from him.