Ukraine Slams Witkoff for Praising Putin's 'Humanitarian Spirit'

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sîbiga publicly criticized White House mediator Steve Witkoff for lauding Putin's 'humanitarian spirit,' signaling friction in US-Ukraine relations amid ongoing peace efforts. The remark, made the day prior, appears to have escalated rhetoric, with Kyiv emphasizing the contrast between Witkoff's praise and Russian attacks on civilians. This exchange highlights growing tension between Ukraine and the Trump administration's mediation approach.