US Lawmakers Condemn Kushner and Witkoff for Undermining Ukraine

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US Lawmakers Condemn Kushner and Witkoff for Undermining Ukraine

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ThreatCluster •November 12, 2026 at 03:43 UTC

•Democratic lawmakers condemned Kushner and Witkoff for undermining Ukraine's defense.
•The envoys are accused of pressuring Ukraine to surrender key territory in Donbas.
•Zelensky firmly rejected US demands to concede Ukrainian land.

On November 11, 2026, senior US Democratic lawmakers criticized Special Envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for allegedly undermining Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion. They accused the envoys of pressuring Ukraine to surrender territory in Donbas, which is crucial for its defense. The lawmakers emphasized that the envoys' actions threaten NATO's integrity and US national security. They claimed that Kushner and Witkoff's approach resembles treating Ukraine's survival as a real estate transaction, which could destabilize global security. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected US pressure to concede territory, asserting Ukraine's sovereignty. The lawmakers' statement reflects a growing concern over the US's foreign policy direction regarding Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict with Russia.

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2026-11-11

Lawmakers issue condemnation statement

Congressman Meeks, Congressman Smith, and Senator Reed criticized Kushner and Witkoff for undermining Ukraine and NATO.

2026-11-11

Zelensky rejects US pressure

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that surrendering territory is unacceptable for Ukraine's sovereignty.

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What specific actions are Kushner and Witkoff accused of?

They are accused of pressuring Ukraine to surrender territory and undermining its defense efforts against Russia.

How has Ukraine responded to US pressure?

President Zelensky has firmly rejected the idea of conceding any territory, emphasizing Ukraine's sovereignty.

What are the potential implications for NATO?

The lawmakers warn that undermining Ukraine could threaten NATO's viability and encourage further Russian aggression.

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