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Witkoff’s Credibility Challenged Ahead of Moscow TalksFormer Ambassador Taylor says Witkoff’s leaked call damages trust; urges US leverage before envoy meets Putin next week.
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- Former US Ambassador William Taylor states Witkoff’s credibility is severely damaged after a leaked call with a Kremlin aide.
- The discarded 28-point plan was revealed to be drafted by Russia, aligning closely with Moscow’s interests.
- Taylor advises adopting the 19-point plan backed by Marco Rubio as the viable framework for ongoing negotiations.
- Witkoff must have President Trump’s backing to apply economic and military pressure on Putin during upcoming talks.
He has absolutely lost his credibility.— William Taylor, former US Ambassador to Ukraine, regarding Steve Witkoff.
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