Trump sends New York real estate expert to address global crises

President Trump sent his personal friend and billionaire real estate developer, Steve Witkoff, to Moscow to facilitate negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, bypassing traditional diplomatic channels. Witkoff, who has no formal diplomatic background, has been involved in major international discussions, including the US-Russia prisoner swap and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. As Trump's Middle East envoy, Witkoff is now participating in US-Russian talks about the war in Ukraine in Saudi Arabia, despite concerns from Western allies about the exclusion of Ukraine and European nations from such discussions. Known for his long-time relationship with Trump and his role in various political and business dealings, Witkoff is now playing a prominent role in key diplomatic efforts.