US President Donald Trump said that Steve Witkoff, his special envoy, did nothing wrong. Witkoff talked to a Russian official about how to speak to Trump. Trump said Witkoff was just trying to help make peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Witkoff has gone to Russia many times this year. He will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin again soon. Witkoff has not gone to Ukraine, but other US officials have visited there. The US made a peace plan, but some people said it was too good for Russia. Now, the plan is changed to help Ukraine more.

A recording of Witkoff talking to a Russian official was shared. In the call, Witkoff told the Russian official how to talk to Trump. Trump said this is normal in talks. The US, Russia, and Ukraine are still talking to try to stop the war.