Kushner and Witkoff face criticism as Trump's Ukraine negotiators stall

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, tasked by Donald Trump to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, face criticism after nearly two years of talks marked by diplomatic missteps and perceived favoritism toward Moscow, with no major breakthrough achieved. The businessman-turned-diplomats have made 10 visits to the Kremlin between them, while Kyiv received only one visit, highlighting an imbalance favoring Russia. Critics say the inexperienced duo is outmatched by Vladimir Putin, citing incidents like Witkoff meeting the Russian leader without a US interpreter and lavish praise of Putin. The pair have focused on economic incentives, discussing post-war business deals with Russian officials, but analysts argue Putin is motivated by strategic goals, not money, leaving the diplomatic impasse unresolved.