The words of Donald Trump's envoy sparked outrage. "It's a disgrace"

Steve Witkoff, special envoy of Donald Trump, faced backlash after calling Vladimir Putin "humanitarian" during a meeting. His remarks sparked outrage among U.S. senators, who condemned the characterization of Putin as a war criminal. Senator John Cornyn labeled Putin a "cold-blooded killer," while others criticized Witkoff's comments as disrespectful to victims of the war in Ukraine. Despite the criticism, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance defended Witkoff, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy. Trump commented on the situation, suggesting that Witkoff's words could be understood in the context of a recent hostage release, while expressing optimism about negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.