Trump's "28-point Peace Plan" has brought great challenges to Ukraine, and Trump has clearly set a deadline, which has put Ukraine directly at a crossroads. As Zelenskyy said in his national address, they are now in a dilemma. Now Ukraine hates the author of this "peace plan," Witkov, and in the eyes of Kyiv, Witkov has become a "lobbyist" for the Kremlin in the White House, pushing aside officials who support Ukraine.

To Putin, Witkov is now a treasure

On November 22, the "Kyiv Post" published an article with the title "How Witkov Drove Ukraine Supporters Out of the White House and Led America into Russia's Embrace." It mentioned that Witkov was conducting shadow operations within the White House, pushing pro-Ukraine officials aside.

Like Trump, Witkov is also a real estate developer from New York, who has been involved in business for decades without any experience in politics or diplomacy. However, after Trump returned to the White House, he entrusted many major diplomatic tasks to this real estate developer, including coordinating with Putin. The reason for this is mainly because of the long-standing friendship between Witkov and Trump.

Since February this year, Witkov has been responsible for representing Trump in contacting Putin and coordinating the resolution of the Ukraine issue. So far, he has met with Putin five times, each meeting lasting more than three hours. During this process, it seems that Witkov was impressed by Putin, and after each meeting, he echoed Putin's position, leading Trump to announce significant progress. This approach shocked American officials.

In July, after Putin refused the "status quo ceasefire," causing Trump's peace process to be stalled, Witkov urged Trump to accept Putin's territorial demands, persuaded Ukraine to make concessions, and lifted sanctions on Russian energy companies. In August, Witkov went to Moscow. Before his departure, the Western narrative was to discuss the "status quo ceasefire," but upon returning, he immediately achieved a "territorial exchange" and "Ukraine giving up Donetsk," which shocked Europe and Ukraine.

Due to their decades-long friendship, Trump highly trusts Witkov

According to information obtained by the "Kyiv Post" from Washington, previously Trump was disappointed and angry with Putin's refusal to cease hostilities. To reduce Russia's financial income, Trump imposed tariffs on India and launched sanctions against Russian oil giants. However, during this process, Witkov once again intervened. He collaborated with Putin's envoy Dmitriyev, and suddenly proposed this peace plan that caused great headaches for Ukraine and Europe.

Currently, Witkov is constantly firmly grasping the dominant role in the Ukraine-Russia negotiation issues due to his personal relationship with Trump, and more importantly, Trump listens to his close friend. Trump's Ukrainian envoy Kellogg has a different stance from Witkov, and the two often clash over policy issues. Now Kellogg has told his colleagues that he will resign in January next year, which will further weaken the pro-Ukrainian forces within the Trump administration.

Frankly speaking, if Ukraine wants to get out of this situation, it can only hope that Witkov leaves as soon as possible, but there is no sign of this happening. Considering Witkov's influence on Trump, Ukraine will face great challenges in the future. For Putin, Witkov is truly a "treasure"!

Kellogg's departure means Ukraine loses a supporter in the White House

On balance, if Ukraine wants to escape this situation, it can only hope that Witkov leaves quickly, but there is no indication of this happening. If we consider Witkov's influence on Trump, Ukraine will face great challenges in the future. For Putin, Witkov is indeed a "treasure"!

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