Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow

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On September 12, 2026, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, ostensibly to convey the U.S. position on Russia's war of aggression. The discussion so far centers on the trip itself and the obsequious behavior the two displayed toward Putin, which has drawn mockery. No further reporting has established what was actually conveyed or agreed.

How 2 podcasts covered it

1. The Daily Show: Ears Edition, 2026-09-09 (12:38 to 14:36)
   Mocks the Witkoff and Kushner Moscow trip
   Jon Stewart covers Witkoff and Kushner's trip to Russia to meet Putin about Ukraine, mocking their fawning tone and Kushner's appearance.
   New angle: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine.
2. The Daily Show: Ears Edition, 2026-09-12 (11:37 to 13:09)
   Mocks the Moscow trip in a clip
   Covers Witkoff and Kushner's trip to Russia to meet Putin about Ukraine, mocking their obsequious behavior in a clip.
3. The Bulwark Daily, 2026-10-21 (47:00 to 49:11)
   Mentions Moscow while arguing Rubio's role
   Brief mention of Kushner and Witkoff in Moscow while arguing Rubio has become a Trump spokesman and the U.S. is throttling Ukraine's gains. The Moscow trip is a passing reference inside a broader complaint, not new reporting on it.