# Witkoff and Kushner spearhead Russia and Iran negotiations. Has Rubio been sidelined?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/witkoff-and-kushner-spearhead-russia-and-iran-negotiations-has-rubio-been-sidelined/
- Published: 2026-11-12T22:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T22:25:32+00:00
- Original publisher: Washington Examiner (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4800396/witkoff-kushner-spearhead-russia-iran-negotiations-rubio-sidelined/
- Topics: Americas, Europe, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Kushner and Witkoff are leading prominent diplomatic meetings.
- Rubio has appeared less involved in Russia and Ukraine negotiations.
- The article says a similar approach is used in dealings with Iran.

## Summary

Presidential envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have taken a prominent role in recent US diplomatic efforts involving Russia and Ukraine, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appeared less visible. The arrangement has prompted questions about whether Rubio has been sidelined from two major foreign policy priorities.

After peace negotiations involving the US, Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, Kushner and Witkoff are due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, then Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin. The article says a similar reliance on special envoys has become common in US dealings with Iran, but gives no details of specific Iran talks.

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