Kyiv Gives Trump Envoys Shirts Mocking Putin's 'Kyiv Regime' Label

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner received T-shirts sarcastically mocking Russian President Vladimir Putin during their Kyiv visit on Sunday, featuring the phrase "Kyiv regime" that Putin used to label Ukraine's government. The gift was a pointed response to Kremlin propaganda. The shirts referenced Putin's false narrative of Ukraine being run by fascists, a smear the Kremlin has used for years. The envoys' visit nearly didn't happen due to cancellations, with Witkoff reportedly reluctant to travel amid Russian air strikes and security concerns. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted the visit was important for U.S. engagement. Meanwhile, Russia faces domestic crises including drone attacks, gas shortages, and public concerns over Putin's health and paranoia.