image sourced from original article at A leaked audio recording has surfaced, reportedly showing Witkoff advising a senior Russian official on how to approach Trump for peace negotiations. The transcript, shared by Bloomberg, details a conversation where Witkoff suggests congratulating Trump and emphasizing Russia's desire for a peace deal. The call also references the possibility of a 20-point peace proposal and discusses timing ahead of a planned visit by Zelensky to the White House.
Following this, Trump and Putin held a lengthy phone call, which coincided with Zelensky's arrival in Washington. The atmosphere reportedly shifted, with Trump expressing caution about escalating the conflict and voicing belief that Putin wanted to end the war. Russian officials responded to the leak by suggesting it was intended to hinder relations, while confirming Witkoff's upcoming visit to Moscow.
The source of the leak remains unclear, but further transcripts indicate ongoing informal discussions about peace proposals. Russian envoy Dmitriev expressed frustration over media coverage, accusing outlets of spreading misinformation and confusion.
