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Comedian says Witkoff ‘didn’t need to glaze Putin so hard’ in meeting | CNN Politics

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October 24, 2026 • 12:00 PM
• By Caroline Baxendale
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“Have I Got News for You” panelists react to US special envoy Steve Witkoff calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” during a meeting.

Comedian says Witkoff ‘didn’t need to glaze Putin so hard’ in meeting | CNN Politics

"Have I Got News for You" panelists react to US special envoy Steve Witkoff calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a "humanitarian" during a meeting.

"Have I Got News for You" panelists react to US special envoy Steve Witkoff calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a "humanitarian" during a meeting.

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