The meeting in Riyadh — which included Rubio, U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov a

Trump and his deputies have pressured Zelensky to accept a deal on tapping revenues from Ukraine's mineral wealth US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday they expected that an agreement would be signed this week on US access to Ukraine's critical mineral deposits.

Trump officials including Defense Secretary Hegseth, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff are dodging questions about whether Russia is responsible for starting the war in Ukraine.

Special envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday that Russia should not necessarily be blamed for sparking the war in Ukraine — a position that aligns with President Donald Trump’s recent strikes against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the three-year anniversary of the fighting looms.

President Donald Trump tapped Marco Rubio, John Ratcliffe, Michael Waltz and Steve Witkoff to lead Russia-Ukraine negotiations.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, national security adviser Michael Waltz and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to travel to Riyadh for early-stage talks.

President Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday he expects a deal to come together this week with Ukraine to give the United States access to rare earth minerals.

Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas entering a crucial phase, and about the Trump administration's efforts to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Steve Witkoff, who has participated in talks to finalize a deal regarding Ukraine's rare earth minerals, expects an agreement to be made this week.

Steve Witkoff emphasizes agreement similar to European loan arrangements, ensures US is repaid for its support - Anadolu Ajansı

Steve Witkoff continues to be Donald Trump’s main man abroad. His most recent trip: Russia, where he privately met with Vladimir Putin. Witkoff discussed his trip on "Face the Nation" and mentioned bringing a message from President Trump to Putin and receiving a private message for Trump in return.