Witkoff faces backlash after calling Putin a ‘humanitarian’

Special envoy Steve Witkoff has sparked controversy among lawmakers for referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "humanitarian" after Putin agreed to release an American, Stephen Hubbard, who had been held in Russia for years. Trump had personally appealed to Putin for Hubbard's release, who was accused of being a Ukrainian mercenary. Witkoff's comments have drawn significant backlash as many view Putin's actions not as humanitarian but rather as a calculated political move. This incident highlights the ongoing tension in U.S.-Russia relations and the complexities surrounding diplomatic negotiations.