# Exclusive: Ukraine and Russia are done with Steve Witkoff. Trump sees no problem

https://mins.news/en/item/64418

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-18 14:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-ukraine-russia-are-done-with-steve-witkoff-trump-sees-no-problem/

> People familiar with the matter said Kyiv and Moscow are increasingly frustrated with the U.S.-mediated peace process and envoy Steve Witkoff. Several efforts are reportedly seeking to remove him from the talks and disrupt his relationship with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, but Trump appears reluctant to replace the negotiator he trusts.

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