Witkoff Putin humanitarian comment

Witkoff's 'humanitarian' Putin remark draws backlash

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "humanitarian" after Russia released a U.S. citizen deemed wrongfully detained. Republican Senator John Cornyn rejected the characterization, saying, "Putin is a stone cold killer." Vice President Vance defended Witkoff, calling him "a diplomat" who was in Russia to get a job done.