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Downing Street rejects American description of Vladimir Putin as ‘humanitarian’

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Russian President Vladimir Putin was described by US envoy Steve Witkoff as a ‘humanitarian’ (Kristina Solovyova/Sputnik/ Kremlin pool photo/AP) - (AP)

Downing Street has rejected the characterisation of Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” made by Donald Trump’s chief negotiator on the Ukraine war.

Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy, made the remark as he met with the Russian leader this week.

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