A post on X has ignited speculation after Donald Trump‘s foreign envoy appeared to accidentally reveal his source for a leaked peace plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Replying to an Axios report about secret US-Russia negotiations, Steve Witkoff wrote: ‘He must have gotten this from K.’
X users immediately began guessing who ‘K’ might be.
The prime suspect: Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian official quoted extensively in the story. Others suggested Jared Kushner.
But two sources told the Daily Mail that Witkoff doesn’t call Kushner ‘K’ — pointing the finger squarely at the Kremlin envoy.
The gaffe suggests Russia may be deliberately leaking details of the sensitive negotiations.
Two diplomats, speaking anonymously, claimed to the Daily Mail that they believe the White House intended for the information to leak, hoping to reinforce the narrative that Trump is actively working behind the scenes to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
‘It’s fine if it actually produces some results, but the bottom line is that Putin will never give up his goal, even if he tries to appear to participate in some ‘deal,’ a former diplomat to Europe told Daily Mail.
The leak revealed that the White House has been working in the background to hash out a new 28-point peace plan with Russia, hoping to deliver on the president’s campaign promise to end the war with Ukraine, a source familiar with diplomatic conversations confirmed to the Daily Mail.
A Russian official told Axios he is ‘optimistic’ about the plan, and sources say it’s points fall into four categories: security guarantees, peace in Ukraine, security in Europe, and the US relationship with Russia and Ukraine
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff leaves after a meeting with relatives of hostages held in Gaza since October 2023, at the Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, on May 13
The 28-point peace plan is reportedly inspired by the success of Trump’s lead negotiators in the Middle East. Trump’s special envoy Witkoff, also handling conversations with Russian leaders, is spearheading this effort.
Trump enacted a 20-point peace plan in Gaza that succeeded.
A Russian official told Axios he is ‘optimistic’ about the plan, and sources say it’s points fall into four categories: security guarantees, peace in Ukraine, security in Europe, and the US relationship with Russia and Ukraine.
Plans for territorial control in eastern Ukraine are still unclear.
As part of those peace talks, the Pentagon US delegation is also paying a visit to Kyiv on Wednesday.
Army secretary Dan Driscoll along with other senior brass are on a ‘fact finding mission to meet with Ukrainian officials and discuss efforts to end the war,’ an army spokesperson said in a statement.
Traveling alongside Driscoll to Kyiv are reportedly Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer and Gen. Chris Donahue.
CNN reporting that Driscoll planned to talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about conditions on the battlefield as well as military needs and peace efforts.
The leak revealed that the White House has been working in the background to hash out a new 28-point peace plan with Russia , hoping to deliver on the president’s campaign promise to end the war with Ukraine, a source familiar with diplomatic conversations confirmed to the Daily Mail
When questioned about the matter, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that there are ‘no new developments to report at this time’ concerning an end to the war.
Meanwhile, in Washington, Republicans are attempting to move forward with a bill backed by Senator Lindsey Graham that would effectively sanction Russia.
The legislation grants the president authority to impose secondary sanctions and tariffs on countries that continue purchasing discounted Russian oil and gas.
Countries like Iran could also be added to the list.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment, nor did Witkoff’s team.
