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Steve Witkoff
MediaBias News has published 27 stories involving Steve Witkoff, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Conflict & Security · UkraineKyiv hit by Russian ballistic missiles, one dead, 22 injured
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv overnight, killing one person and injuring 22, including four children. The attacks damaged infrastructure and buildings across six districts of the capital. Russia reported drone attacks on its territory.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 58 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Politics · UkraineUS envoy calls Putin 'humanitarian' in St. Petersburg talks
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, calling him a 'humanitarian' and thanking him for the release of American Stephen Hubbard. Witkoff also presented documents outlining potential peace agreement approaches.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Politics · UkraineRussia releases US teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years
Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired American teacher, has been released by Russia after nearly five years of detention. He was convicted of serving as a mercenary. The release was announced by former President Donald Trump, who stated Russia demanded nothing in return.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · UkraineFour Killed in Russian Strikes on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least four people, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas. The attacks occurred as a US envoy was en route to Russia for talks.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 50 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · UkraineUS Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin After Zelensky Talks
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21, 2026. The meeting followed talks Witkoff held with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo, which U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as 'positive'. President Donald Trump stated he had asked Putin to release American captive Stephen Hubbard.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 78 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · UkraineKremlin: Russia Wants Peace, Not Truce, Peskov Says
Russia's position on an energy truce with Ukraine remains unchanged, with Moscow seeking lasting peace rather than a temporary ceasefire, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. His remarks precede a meeting between President Putin and US special representative Steve Witkoff.
Ukraine2 min readTrust 68 · Craft 54 · Hype 65
Politics · UkraineZelensky Trust Rating Rises After Trump Dispute
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's trust rating increased by 14 percentage points to 57% after a public dispute with Donald Trump. The poll was conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia calls for urgent nuclear stability talks with US
Russia's Kremlin has called for an urgent resumption of dialogue with the United States on strategic nuclear stability, stating the world is in an unprecedented situation without a legal framework. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov also hopes for a meeting between President Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff soon.
Ukraine2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · UkraineKushner and Witkoff to Travel to Norway for Ukraine Peace Talks
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are reportedly travelling to Norway this week for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is also expected to attend the tentative meetings, which come as tensions rise between Washington and Kyiv.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesWatchdog Sues to Block Jared Kushner's Envoy Role Over Finances
A watchdog group has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Jared Kushner from serving as a volunteer envoy. The suit claims he is representing the US while running an investment firm with billions in foreign-owned assets, raising conflict of interest concerns.
United States3 min readTrust 80 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Politics · UkraineZelenskiy proposes new talks with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed new talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The proposal follows a visit to the US last week where the envoys discussed a deal for Russian diesel exports. Zelenskiy stated Ukraine supports an energy truce if Russia adheres to it.
Ukraine2 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 12- Conflict & Security · Middle East
Trump says Iran deal not his goal as US weighs strikes
Donald Trump has said he does not 'really want' a deal with Iran, despite reports that the US military is preparing options for potential new attacks. The US and Iran recently held indirect nuclear talks.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 
Politics · Middle EastIran reviews US response to UN proposal amid Strait of Hormuz incident
Iran is examining the US reply to a diplomatic proposal submitted at the UN, according to its deputy foreign minister. The development follows an incident where a commercial tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, though no crew were harmed.
Middle East4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Politics · UkraineUS-Russia talks on Ukraine include Lukoil oil deal
Negotiations between the US and Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine have reportedly expanded to include a multibillion-dollar oil deal involving Lukoil's international assets. The proposed transaction requires approval from both governments and could benefit business figures with ties to US negotiators.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Politics · UkraineFinnish President Stubb Credits Trump for Ukraine Peace Efforts
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that diplomatic efforts for peace in Ukraine are in a better position due to Donald Trump's involvement. Stubb also offered a calmer assessment of potential Russian aggression towards Europe than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing Finland's preparedness.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 25
Politics · UkrainePutin Envoy Kirill Dmitriev Travels to US for Trump Administration Talks
Kirill Dmitriev, a special envoy for Russian President Vladimir Putin, is traveling to the United States for discussions with representatives of the Trump administration. The meetings are scheduled to take place in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Ukraine2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Politics · Middle EastUS and Iran hold indirect talks at UN General Assembly
US and Iranian delegations held lengthy indirect talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, facilitated by mediators who shuttled between the sides. Special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed hope the discussions would prove constructive and promising, and stated that mediators would continue their work.
Middle East3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Politics · UkraineZelensky and Trump agree to meet in New York
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he had spoken with Donald Trump and they agreed to meet in New York. Zelensky also thanked Trump for a visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv. The meeting is expected to occur during the UN General Assembly.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · UkrainePutin told US envoys Russia could take Donbas in months, Kushner doubted claim
Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that Russian forces could occupy the entire Donbas region within months. Jared Kushner expressed doubt about Putin's claims, reminding him that similar statements were made a year prior. Both Kyiv and Moscow are reportedly frustrated with Witkoff.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia Resumes Strikes on Kyiv After Three-Day Pause
Russia resumed drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, after a three-day pause. The strikes killed at least four people and injured 83 across the country, according to Ukrainian officials.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
Conflict & Security · UkraineBurnham and Trump agree to continue Ukraine ceasefire talks
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump have agreed on the need to continue working towards a ceasefire in Ukraine. The leaders spoke by phone on Monday, with Downing Street stating the UK's support for Ukraine and recent US-led peace negotiations was reiterated.
Ukraine5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · UkraineKremlin open to Ukraine peace talks with US, says too early for details
The Kremlin has stated it does not rule out resuming trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States. However, Russian officials indicated it is too early to discuss specific locations or dates for any potential negotiations.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 20- Conflict & Security · Ukraine
US Envoys Meet Putin Amid Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a potential ceasefire, while Russian missiles struck airports near Kyiv.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia tells US to consider Ukraine battlefield realities
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that the US administration should consider the realities on the ground in any settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as the situation is changing to the detriment of Kyiv. This comes as US special envoys are expected to visit Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · European UnionTrump says Putin will not attack NATO
Donald Trump has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not intend to attack NATO territory. He also confirmed that US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are travelling to Russia and Ukraine with a proposal to end the war.
European Union3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky expects US envoys for talks in Kyiv and Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that US negotiators are expected to visit both Kyiv and Moscow soon. Preliminary dates have been set for these meetings, which Zelensky described as very important for resolving the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
Politics · UkraineZelensky and Trump envoys discuss Ukraine visit for peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a "detailed and constructive" call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss plans for their visit to Ukraine aimed at advancing peace efforts. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also stated Turkey is pushing for a new grain export agreement.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 20
