Deal-Makers, Not Diplomats: Trump Pushes Informal Talks on Iran and Ukraine
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Trump leans on informal diplomacy led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, sidelining traditional channels to press Iran over its nuclear program and to negotiate Ukraine-Russia issues. Seen by supporters as flexible dealmaking, the approach draws scrutiny over inexperience and potential conflicts of interest, as Iran and Russia employ delaying tactics while Washington signals military pressure.
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