"Nauseating self-degradation." Sharp comment from "Times" magazine

Recent comments by U.S. peace envoy Steve Witkoff praising Vladimir Putin for humanitarian efforts have sparked widespread criticism. During a meeting in St. Petersburg, Witkoff thanked Putin for the release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard, who was imprisoned in Russia for fighting alongside Ukraine. The British newspaper 'Times' condemned Witkoff's remarks as a 'grim farce' and an embarrassing display of subservience, especially given Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine. The article argues that Putin, described as a tyrant devoid of compassion, should not be labeled a humanitarian. Witkoff's comments come amid strained U.S.-Ukraine relations, with the U.S. easing sanctions on Russia and Ukraine facing challenges with critical defense systems.