Russian leader Vladimir Putin claims he rushed over to his local church and prayed to God for President Trump’s safety during the aftermath of the Butler, Pa. rally last July, according to

White House envoy Steve Witkoff has praised Vladimir Putin in glowing terms as trustworthy and affirmed the Russian leader considers Donald Trump a "friend."

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism on Sunday ahead of high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia to end the war in Ukraine and said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to end the three-year-old conflict.

Trump’s special envoy praises ‘super smart’ Putin ahead of Ukraine ceasefire talks - Trump envoy Steve Witkoff claims questions over whether Ukraine can cede four regions to Russia is ‘elephant in the

Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East, has once again stated ahead of the upcoming US–Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia that he believes the Kremlin leader is ready for peace and does not see Russia as a threat to the rest of Europe.