Top Trump envoy calls Putin a "humanitarian"
A senior U.S. envoy called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "humanitarian" on Wednesday, drawing fresh questions about President Trump's approach to Russia and Ukraine.
A top U.S. envoy described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "humanitarian" on Wednesday. The New York Times and France 24 both reported the remark.
France 24 says President Donald Trump's shift away from Ukraine has raised new questions about his ties to Putin. It describes the envoy's comment as flattery.
France 24 reports that Trump has presented his dealings with Putin as part of a larger deal. According to the outlet, that deal secured the release of American detainee Stephen Hubbard. Trump says it will end Russia's war on Ukraine, France 24 reports.
The reports give no further detail on the envoy's remarks or the terms of the deal.
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- France 24Trump faces fresh questions over ties to 'humanitarian' PutinWed, Oct 21, 2:53 PM EDT
- The New York TimesTrump Envoy Calls Putin a ‘Humanitarian’Wed, Oct 21, 5:58 PM EDT
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