Witkoff to Putin, 'you are compassionate too'. Storm in the USA, 'he is a murderer'

Steve Witkoff faced backlash after praising Vladimir Putin as "compassionate" for releasing American Stephen Hubbard from Russian custody. Critics, including Senator John Corbyn and Congressman Don Bacon, condemned Witkoff's remarks, highlighting Putin's violent actions. Senator Thom Tillis urged Witkoff to reconsider the meaning of compassion in light of Putin's actions in Ukraine.