Rubio, Witkoff feud over Russia-Ukraine peace terms, blame lack of communication

Witkoff did not communicate his travel plans to Rubio or other State Department officials. This lack of communication was perceived by sources as an attempt to negotiate with Ukraine independently.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C), alongside White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (L) and Jared Kushner (R), attend a meeting with Ukrainian officials headed by Rustem Umerov in Hallandale Beach, Florida on November 30, 2025.

(photo credit: CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)

ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF

DECEMBER 23, 2025 06:42

Rubio, Witkoff feud over Russia-Ukraine peace terms, blame lack of communication

Witkoff did not communicate his travel plans to Rubio or other State Department officials. This lack of communication was perceived by sources as an attempt to negotiate with Ukraine independently.

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Rubio, Witkoff feud over Russia-Ukraine peace terms, blame lack of communication

Witkoff did not communicate his travel plans to Rubio or other State Department officials. This lack of communication was perceived by sources as an attempt to negotiate with Ukraine independently.

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