Easing of anti-Russian sanctions will follow agreement on ceasefire in Ukraine, - Witkoff

The easing of anti-Russian sanctions will take place after a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.

This was stated by Trump's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, Censor.NET reports.

"Easing of anti-Russian sanctions will follow agreement on ceasefire in Ukraine," Trump's envoy said.

He added that Russia is a "critical relationship" for the United States.

Witkoff also noted that he believes that Russian dictator Putin is "operating in good faith" in the issue of peace in Ukraine.

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Earlier, Witkoff said that in his opinion, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin had made it clear that he accepted US President Donald Trump's philosophy on ending the war in Ukraine.

Author: Olena Gulayeva