Witkoff praises Putin as 'a humanitarian'

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Oct 21, 202630:40News & Politics

Russia has released a retired American teacher who was jailed for allegedly fighting on behalf of Ukraine, as President Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff. Mr Witkoff praised the decision, calling Mr Putin "a huma...

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