Explained: Who is Steve Witkoff - the man Trump trusts with brokering peace? Initially named as Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff has since been involved in negotiations with Russia. He's reportedly in Moscow now for what will be his fourth meeting with Vladimir Putin since February. He thinks he has a "friendship" with the Russian leader, who he said wants peace. And he's there instead of Marco Rubio - who, on paper at least, is Washington's top diplomat - despite being far from the typical envoy. For more on who Witkoff is and why so much appears to revolve around him, click on the link below...