Entities / Person
Steve Witkoff.
American businessman and diplomat (born 1957)
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Active this week
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US and Russia hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva to seek conflict resolution for Ukraine.Well supported41 reports3 developments inside
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Norway and Finland are hosting high-level discussions regarding the ongoing war with Russia, with Zelenskyy attending.Well supported127 reports3 developments inside
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US officials, including Kushner and Witkoff, held talks with NATO and Europe while Trump announced easing sanctions on Russian fuel supplies.Well supported53 reports
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Multiple high-level geopolitical events occurred on Nov 4, including NATO drills in Poland, Witkoff meeting Zelensky in Norway, and Russia/Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi.Some support1 report
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Ukraine receives Starlink support while diplomatic talks are planned in Abu Dhabi and US Congress weighs in.Some support2 reports
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Ceasefire talks regarding Iran's nuclear program are underway in Qatar, with Iran offering to give up highly enriched uranium.Well supported72 reports5 developments inside
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Trump, Kushner, and Witkoff led peace efforts, brokering a cease-fire in Ukraine and communicating with Putin.Some support10 reports
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Zelensky travels to Berlin for talks while Witkoff announces a meeting in Abu Dhabi, backed by German support for Kyiv.Well supported5 reports
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US envoys Kushner and Witkoff visited Moscow to discuss a proposal for an energy ceasefire involving gas flowing through Ukraine to Europe.Some support1 report
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Steve Witkoff announced trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi to address the conflict in Ukraine.Some support1 report
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Fire Point produces drone components, strikes resume in Kyiv, and Kushner/Witkoff shuttle between Moscow and Kyiv for talks.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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US officials, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are discussing a potential deal with Iran amid military advice and Trump's warnings.Well supported43 reports6 developments inside
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Trump and Witkoff engage in diplomatic efforts with Russia to secure the release of Hubbard, who was detained by Russian authorities.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
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Lavrov discusses Russian foreign policy, welcomes Trump's envoy Witkoff, and addresses stalled peace talks regarding Ukraine.Well supported10 reports4 developments inside
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Novatek funded a parent company in Abu Dhabi, prompting sanctions concerns and negotiations involving Donald Trump Jr.Some support1 report
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Witkoff serves as Trump's special envoy as Putin discusses stalled Ukraine talks and unresolved Iran war issues.Well supported12 reports
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Trump, Putin, and Witkoff are involved in talks regarding potential measures to restrict Russian energy flows, the Ukraine war, and additional tariffs announced by the White House on India.Well supported15 reports2 developments inside
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Petteri Orpo at a press conference and expects a briefing from Steve Witkoff.Some support2 reports
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Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin to propose peace regarding the ongoing war.Well supported23 reports
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European talks were held involving Antonio Costa and Steve Witkoff, coinciding with reports of China supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.Some support1 report
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Steve Witkoff contacts Ukrainian and Russian leadership regarding the war, with U.S. policy affecting Starlink usage.Some support1 report
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Steve Witkoff on October 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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Steve Witkoff held meetings in Oslo with Zelensky and later met with Putin to discuss trade amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.Some support2 reports
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Steve Witkoff visited Saint Petersburg to facilitate a release.Some support4 reports
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Diplomatic efforts involving Trump's envoys, Zelensky, and Rubio discussed defense cooperation and Russian missile warnings.Some support2 reports
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Qatar gifted Donald Trump a new Air Force One plane, while Forbes reported on Trump's fortune growth and his declaration of the US as the crypto capital.Well supported4 reports
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Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are scheduled to meet in Miami on October 8, 2026.Some support3 reports
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Talks regarding the Iranian nuclear program, including potential IAEA inspections and a Memorandum of Understanding with Trump.Well supported31 reports8 developments inside
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US envoys Kushner and Witkoff are scheduled to visit Kyiv and Moscow, with Zelenskyy facilitating the diplomatic travel.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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High-level talks regarding the Ukraine war intensify with Kushner and Witkoff likely to visit Ukraine, while Trump discusses military aid and Patriot production licenses.Well supported34 reports4 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Trump rejects a deal with Iran, while U.S. envoy Witkoff and analysts track the resulting impact on crude oil markets.Some support2 reports
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High-stakes talks are ongoing between the US and Iran in Switzerland, involving JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Kushner and Witkoff traveled together for talks where Putin met with US envoys to discuss Russian-US projects and Kyiv negotiations.Well supported54 reports2 developments inside
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JD Vance joins officials for negotiations in Switzerland as Iran closes a shipping channel over MOU violations.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Switzerland is hosting US-Iran talks involving Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.Well supported16 reports4 developments inside
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Donald Trump is reportedly negotiating a preliminary deal with Iran.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
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High-level envoys met with Iranian officials and addressed the UNGA regarding the future of the Middle East.Well supported5 reports
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Andrii Biletskyi commands Ukrainian defense near Kramatorsk amid intense Donetsk battles, while Kushner and Witkoff travel for talks in Kyiv and Moscow.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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US representative Steve Witkoff met with Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi, amidst internal political friction and IRGC endorsement.Some support1 report
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A collection of diplomatic meetings involving US, Iranian, and European officials, including Kushner, Witkoff, Kallas, and Araghchi.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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High-level talks regarding foreign policy are underway, involving indirect contact from the capital of Tehran.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump and Steve Witkoff participate in talks at the UNGA regarding strategic agreements.Some support1 report
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Kushner and Witkoff are engaged in peace talks concerning the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.Well supported33 reports3 developments inside
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While diplomatic visits regarding the Ukraine war continue, global targets are being breached, and the issue of territorial withdrawal, including Crimea, is raised.Some support1 report
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US envoys, including Kushner and Witkoff, met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss peace talks for Ukraine.Some support2 reports
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Seeking a halt to Russian aggression, Zelenskyy arrived in Moscow to revive peace efforts regarding the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.Some support5 reports
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Kushner, Witkoff, and Palisa consulted on Ukrainian leadership issues regarding the ongoing conflict.Some support1 report
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Demonstrative strikes on airports in Kyiv and Boryspil occurred while peace talks involving Kushner and Witkoff were underway.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A composite of multiple concurrent events: talks after Kyiv, a Boeing aviation incident, media coverage of a trial in Massachusetts, and Supreme Court action on mail-in voting rules.Some support1 report
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Talks were held in Paris involving Steve Witkoff, Emmanuel Macron, and Marco Rubio regarding efforts to end the war in Ukraine.Some support1 report
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Peace talks are underway where Steve Witkoff, Vladimir Putin, and Sergey Lavrov are discussed as potential envoys to define the terms of peace regarding the ongoing war.Well supported12 reports3 developments inside
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A meeting took place in Moscow on September 1st between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin to discuss the situation regarding the Ukrainian capital.Well supported7 reports
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Kushner and Witkoff traveled to Moscow on September 5th as envoys for peace talks regarding the ongoing war and the capital city.Some support5 reports
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Steve Witkoff met with Russian officials in Moscow on September 5, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Russian strikes killed people in Kamianske as Trump utilizes Kushner and Witkoff for diplomatic efforts.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are negotiating peace talks regarding the ongoing West Asia war.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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High-level talks regarding the Ukraine war intensify with Kushner and Witkoff likely to visit Ukraine, while Trump discusses military aid and Patriot production licenses.Some support2 reports
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Talks involving Steve Witkoff focused on Iran's future actions in 2014.Some support1 report
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Business partners, including Steve Witkoff, discussed the family's financial ventures and critiqued the financial moves of the Trump administration.Some support1 report
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Steve and Zach Witkoff are seeking a national trust bank charter from the OCC, amid corruption criticism and ties to the Middle East.Some support16 reports
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What's reaching Steve Witkoff
Events traced to Steve Witkoff, step by step, newest first- Witkoff's diplomatic mission suspended amid ceasefire failureWitkoff's Moscow mission suspended as Kremlin rejects ceasefirePossible
- Witkoff's peace talks face mixed diplomatic environment after ceasefireWitkoff's peace talks face a mixed diplomatic environment following ceasefire announcementPossible
- Witkoff involved in high-stakes talks amid Russia-US diesel dealWitkoff's role in high-stakes talks amid Russia-US diesel dealPossible
- Witkoff participates in G20 talks on Ukraine and energyWitkoff participates in G20 talks on Ukraine and energyReported
Explainers that pass through Steve Witkoff
Steve Witkoff is a step on the way to someone else- Coordinated Western support increases pressure on Putin's war effortsCoordinated Western support for Kyiv increases diplomatic pressure on PutinLikely
- High-level talks could reshape Vladimir Putin's war strategyThe outcome of talks could reshape Vladimir Putin's war strategyPossible
- Affinity Partners may capitalize on proposed Russian gas reroutingAffinity Partners may benefit from proposed Russian gas reroutingPossible
- Jared Kushner's Moscow mission suspended amid Ukraine conflict escalationJared Kushner's Moscow mission suspended amid Ukraine conflict escalationLikely
- US aid threat could cripple Ukraine's military operationsSuspension of US arms and intelligence could severely weaken Ukraine's military capacityLikely
- Diplomatic talks may change the military situation in KyivThe diplomatic talks could lead to a change in the military situation affecting Kyiv.Possible
Around Steve Witkoff this week
News at the entities that move Steve Witkoff most-
Jared Kushner OperationalThe new event covers a Russian strike in Kramatorsk, Jean-Luc Mélenchon's discussion of a French debt crisis, and delegates gathering in Brussels over raw materials.Moves Steve Witkoff
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy OperationalUkraine is seeking military support from Spain to bolster its air defenses.Moves Steve Witkoff
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Donald Trump StructuralNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves Steve Witkoff
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Abbas Araghchi OperationalDonald Trump stated he believes an agreement can end the conflict with Iran, while Abbas Araghchi met with a US envoy at UNGA.Moves Steve Witkoff
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Vladimir Putin OperationalVladimir Putin and Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed strategic cooperation and Gulf crisis resolution.Moves Steve Witkoff
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Kremlin OperationalKremlin and Mohsen Rezaei are negotiating the supply of advanced air defense systems and discussing regional security.Moves Steve Witkoff
Connections
The 40 strongest of 89, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Jared Kushner Operational
Kushner and Witkoff actively co-act as high-level envoys, jointly leading international negotiations and mediation efforts on geopolitical conflicts.
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Donald Trump Structural
Witkoff serves as a principal envoy, advisor, and co-owner in Trump's diplomatic and financial ventures.
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Abbas Araghchi Operational
Witkoff and Araghchi are engaged in continuous, high-stakes diplomatic negotiations regarding regional security and conflict resolution.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy Operational
Witkoff and Zelenskyy engaged in multiple diplomatic meetings and peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin Operational
Witkoff and Putin engage in sustained, high-level diplomatic talks regarding peace efforts in Ukraine.
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Kremlin Operational
Steve Witkoff engages in high-level diplomatic and economic negotiations and coordination with the Kremlin.
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JD Vance Operational
The two individuals actively collaborate as partners in high-stakes diplomatic negotiations and political missions.
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Zach Witkoff Structural
Zach Witkoff is the son of Steve Witkoff and operates in businesses associated with him.
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Qatar Operational
Steve Witkoff conducts high-level diplomatic talks in Qatar regarding regional security and US-Iran negotiations.
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Middle East Operational
Steve Witkoff actively serves as a special envoy, engaging in diplomatic and peace negotiation efforts within the Middle East region.
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Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani Operational
The two individuals are engaged in ongoing high-stakes diplomatic talks regarding a memorandum and peace process.
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Zak Folkman Structural
The two entities share a founding partnership in a common venture.
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Melania Trump Operational
Steve Witkoff and Melania Trump are actively involved in diplomatic efforts, including mediation and peace initiatives.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory Transactional
Steve Witkoff is consulting at Oak Ridge National Laboratory regarding potential nuclear deals and negotiations with Iran.
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Riyadh Operational
Witkoff conducts professional calls with leadership based in Riyadh.
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Board of Peace Structural
Steve Witkoff serves as a team member within the organization Board of Peace.
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Dmytro Gordon Operational
A engaged in a specific confrontation with B regarding matters related to Putin's actions.
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Thom Tillis Operational
Thom Tillis publicly criticized Steve Witkoff's messaging and political statements.
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Nikol Pashinyan Transactional
A met with the office of B on a specific date.
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Khalil al-Hayya Operational
The two individuals have engaged in direct talks and negotiations regarding shared political matters.
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Marco Rubio Operational
The relationship involves discussions regarding an MOU and the creation of ongoing working relationships.
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Kirill Dmitriev Operational
The two individuals maintain a working relationship through meetings in high-stakes political and diplomatic settings.
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Washington Operational
Steve Witkoff leads an American delegation representing Washington.
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Washington Examiner Structural
A contributes published articles to B, a political publication, regarding current events and peace processes.
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Gaza City Shared context
Witkoff's professional focus and announced actions regarding ceasefire deals are centered on the geopolitical reality of Gaza City.
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Oman Transactional
A specific diplomatic mission involved A traveling to B's country to engage in talks.
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Pakistan Transactional
Steve Witkoff drafted a political post for a speaker representing Pakistan.
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Ilham Aliyev Mentioned together
A acknowledged B's leadership and commitment to peace in a single instance.
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Sergey Lavrov Mentioned together
Both are figures operating within the geopolitical context of the Ukraine conflict and US foreign policy.
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Hamas Operational
Steve Witkoff met with Hamas officials in October 2025.
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Jeffrey Sachs Operational
The two individuals discussed the geopolitical realities of the Ukraine conflict.
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NATO Operational
Steve Witkoff participated in talks with NATO, indicating direct operational interaction between the individual and the organization.
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Politico Mentioned together
Politico reports on proposals made by Steve Witkoff.
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Emmanuel Macron Operational
The two individuals participated in talks held in Paris regarding the war in Ukraine.
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TASS Mentioned together
TASS reports on the promises made by Steve Witkoff.
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Abu Dhabi Shared context
Steve Witkoff conducts diplomatic talks and meetings in Abu Dhabi.
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New York Shared context
New York served as the location for high-level talks involving Steve Witkoff.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Transactional
Netanyahu communicated a plan to Witkoff and JD Vance.
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Hubbard Mentioned together
Steve Witkoff and Hubbard were observed traveling together upon release.
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Alexander Stubb Operational
Witkoff's meetings are observed to lead to progress for Stubb.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
6 events- Multiple high-level geopolitical events occurred on Nov 4, including NATO drills in Poland, Witkoff meeting Zelensky in Norway, and Russia/Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi.
- Ukraine receives Starlink support while diplomatic talks are planned in Abu Dhabi and US Congress weighs in.
- Trump, Kushner, and Witkoff led peace efforts, brokering a cease-fire in Ukraine and communicating with Putin.
- Zelensky travels to Berlin for talks while Witkoff announces a meeting in Abu Dhabi, backed by German support for Kyiv.
- US envoys Kushner and Witkoff visited Moscow to discuss a proposal for an energy ceasefire involving gas flowing through Ukraine to Europe.
- Steve Witkoff announced trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi to address the conflict in Ukraine.
October 2026
13 events- Norway and Finland are hosting high-level discussions regarding the ongoing war with Russia, with Zelenskyy attending.
- US officials, including Kushner and Witkoff, held talks with NATO and Europe while Trump announced easing sanctions on Russian fuel supplies.
- Trump and Witkoff engage in diplomatic efforts with Russia to secure the release of Hubbard, who was detained by Russian authorities.
- Novatek funded a parent company in Abu Dhabi, prompting sanctions concerns and negotiations involving Donald Trump Jr.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Petteri Orpo at a press conference and expects a briefing from Steve Witkoff.
- European talks were held involving Antonio Costa and Steve Witkoff, coinciding with reports of China supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.
- Steve Witkoff contacts Ukrainian and Russian leadership regarding the war, with U.S. policy affecting Starlink usage.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Steve Witkoff on October 21, 2026.
- Steve Witkoff held meetings in Oslo with Zelensky and later met with Putin to discuss trade amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
- Steve Witkoff visited Saint Petersburg to facilitate a release.
- Diplomatic efforts involving Trump's envoys, Zelensky, and Rubio discussed defense cooperation and Russian missile warnings.
- Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are scheduled to meet in Miami on October 8, 2026.
- Trump rejects a deal with Iran, while U.S. envoy Witkoff and analysts track the resulting impact on crude oil markets.
September 2026
26 events- US and Russia hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva to seek conflict resolution for Ukraine.
- Fire Point produces drone components, strikes resume in Kyiv, and Kushner/Witkoff shuttle between Moscow and Kyiv for talks.
- Witkoff serves as Trump's special envoy as Putin discusses stalled Ukraine talks and unresolved Iran war issues.
- Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin to propose peace regarding the ongoing war.
- US envoys Kushner and Witkoff are scheduled to visit Kyiv and Moscow, with Zelenskyy facilitating the diplomatic travel.
- Kushner and Witkoff traveled together for talks where Putin met with US envoys to discuss Russian-US projects and Kyiv negotiations.
- High-level envoys met with Iranian officials and addressed the UNGA regarding the future of the Middle East.
- Andrii Biletskyi commands Ukrainian defense near Kramatorsk amid intense Donetsk battles, while Kushner and Witkoff travel for talks in Kyiv and Moscow.
- US representative Steve Witkoff met with Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi, amidst internal political friction and IRGC endorsement.
- A collection of diplomatic meetings involving US, Iranian, and European officials, including Kushner, Witkoff, Kallas, and Araghchi.
- High-level talks regarding foreign policy are underway, involving indirect contact from the capital of Tehran.
- Donald Trump and Steve Witkoff participate in talks at the UNGA regarding strategic agreements.
- Kushner and Witkoff are engaged in peace talks concerning the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
- While diplomatic visits regarding the Ukraine war continue, global targets are being breached, and the issue of territorial withdrawal, including Crimea, is raised.
- US envoys, including Kushner and Witkoff, met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss peace talks for Ukraine.
- Seeking a halt to Russian aggression, Zelenskyy arrived in Moscow to revive peace efforts regarding the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
- Kushner, Witkoff, and Palisa consulted on Ukrainian leadership issues regarding the ongoing conflict.
- Demonstrative strikes on airports in Kyiv and Boryspil occurred while peace talks involving Kushner and Witkoff were underway.
- A composite of multiple concurrent events: talks after Kyiv, a Boeing aviation incident, media coverage of a trial in Massachusetts, and Supreme Court action on mail-in voting rules.
- Talks were held in Paris involving Steve Witkoff, Emmanuel Macron, and Marco Rubio regarding efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
- A meeting took place in Moscow on September 1st between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin to discuss the situation regarding the Ukrainian capital.
- Kushner and Witkoff traveled to Moscow on September 5th as envoys for peace talks regarding the ongoing war and the capital city.
- Steve Witkoff met with Russian officials in Moscow on September 5, 2026.
- Russian strikes killed people in Kamianske as Trump utilizes Kushner and Witkoff for diplomatic efforts.
- High-level talks regarding the Ukraine war intensify with Kushner and Witkoff likely to visit Ukraine, while Trump discusses military aid and Patriot production licenses.
- Talks involving Steve Witkoff focused on Iran's future actions in 2014.
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August 2026
4 events- Lavrov discusses Russian foreign policy, welcomes Trump's envoy Witkoff, and addresses stalled peace talks regarding Ukraine.
- Peace talks are underway where Steve Witkoff, Vladimir Putin, and Sergey Lavrov are discussed as potential envoys to define the terms of peace regarding the ongoing war.
- Business partners, including Steve Witkoff, discussed the family's financial ventures and critiqued the financial moves of the Trump administration.
- Steve and Zach Witkoff are seeking a national trust bank charter from the OCC, amid corruption criticism and ties to the Middle East.
July 2026
2 events- Qatar gifted Donald Trump a new Air Force One plane, while Forbes reported on Trump's fortune growth and his declaration of the US as the crypto capital.
- High-level talks regarding the Ukraine war intensify with Kushner and Witkoff likely to visit Ukraine, while Trump discusses military aid and Patriot production licenses.
June 2026
9 events- Ceasefire talks regarding Iran's nuclear program are underway in Qatar, with Iran offering to give up highly enriched uranium.
- US officials, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are discussing a potential deal with Iran amid military advice and Trump's warnings.
- Trump, Putin, and Witkoff are involved in talks regarding potential measures to restrict Russian energy flows, the Ukraine war, and additional tariffs announced by the White House on India.
- Talks regarding the Iranian nuclear program, including potential IAEA inspections and a Memorandum of Understanding with Trump.
- High-stakes talks are ongoing between the US and Iran in Switzerland, involving JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff.
- JD Vance joins officials for negotiations in Switzerland as Iran closes a shipping channel over MOU violations.
- Switzerland is hosting US-Iran talks involving Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
- Donald Trump is reportedly negotiating a preliminary deal with Iran.
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are negotiating peace talks regarding the ongoing West Asia war.