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As Ukraine War Escalates, Witkoff and Kushner Are Focused on Iran

As Ukraine War Escalates, Witkoff and Kushner Are Focused on Iran
NYT World Thursday 02 July 2026, 23:53 UTC By Anton Troianovski 1 min read
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Steve Witkoff, a White House special envoy, has met with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia seven times since President Trump returned to office

Steve Witkoff, a White House special envoy, has met with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia seven times since President Trump returned to office
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