Trump Envoy Relied on Kremlin Translators in Putin Meetings | JQJO

Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Trump's special envoy to Russia, relied on Kremlin translators during meetings with Vladimir Putin, raising concerns among U.S. officials. Witkoff, who doesn't speak Russian, bypassed standard protocol by not using his own interpreter, leading to dependence on potentially biased translation. This decision has been criticized as a 'very bad idea' by former U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul, highlighting potential security risks and communication vulnerabilities. While the White House claims Witkoff adheres to security protocols, the incident underscores tension in U.S.-Russia relations amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.