Bloomberg publishes transcript of Witkoff's conversation with the Kremlin: details.

According to ТСН: Bloomberg has published the transcript of a phone call between U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian Presidential Assistant for Foreign Affairs Yuri Ushakov. They discussed details of the preparation of the American peace plan for ending the war in Ukraine. The transcript of Ushakov's conversation with American negotiator Kirill Dmitriev has also been published, where they talked about advancing the Russian version of the 'peace plan.'

According to Bloomberg, the conversation between Witkoff and Ushakov took place on October 14, immediately after the signing of a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas. Witkoff proposed joint work on a ceasefire plan in Ukraine and advised that Russian President Vladimir Putin should discuss this matter during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Witkoff believed that Putin should call Trump before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington on October 17 to congratulate him on the Gaza deal.

This conversation preceded the upcoming peace plan with 28 points that the U.S. offered Ukraine as a basis for negotiations to end the military conflict. After this, Putin and Trump had a two-hour discussion, which both described as productive. The Russian president indeed congratulated his American counterpart on achieving the agreement regarding peace in Gaza and noted his efforts, calling him the 'president of peace,' as Witkoff had advised.

Transcript of Witkoff's conversation with Ushakov

The full text of the transcript of Witkoff's phone conversation with Ushakov:

Witkoff: Hello, Yuri.

Ushakov: Yes, Steve, hello, how are you?

Witkoff: All good, Yuri. How are yours?

Ushakov: All fine. Greetings, my friend.

Witkoff: Thank you.

Ushakov: You did a great job. Just a great job. Thank you.

Witkoff: Thank you, Yuri, and thank you for your support. I know your country supported this, and I appreciate it.

Ushakov: Yes-yes-yes. Yes. You know, that’s precisely why we are suspending the organization of the first Russia-Arab summit.

Witkoff: Yes.

Ushakov: Yes, because we believe you are doing real work in that region.

Witkoff: But listen. Let me tell you something. I think… I think if we can solve this whole thing with Russia-Ukraine, everyone will be jumping for joy.

Ushakov: Yes-yes-yes. Yes, you just need to solve one problem [laughs].

Witkoff: What?

Ushakov: The Russian-Ukrainian war.

Witkoff: I know! So how do we solve this?

Ushakov: My friend, I just want your advice. Do you think it would be useful if our bosses have a phone call?

Witkoff: Yes, I think so.

Ushakov: So, you think – yes. And when do you think this would be possible?

Witkoff: I think as soon as you propose, mine will be ready to do it.

Ushakov: Good, good.

Witkoff: Yuri, Yuri, here’s what I would do. My recommendation.

Ushakov: Yes, of course, please.

Witkoff: I would make that call and just emphasize once again that you congratulate the president (Trump) on this achievement, that you supported him. That you respect him as a man of peace, and that you just… that you are very glad to see this happen.

Ushakov: That sounds good. I’ll discuss this with my boss and then get back to you. Okay?

Witkoff: Yes, because listen to what I’m saying. I just want you to say… maybe just tell President Putin.

Ushakov: Yes-yes.

Witkoff: Maybe he will tell President Trump: you know, Steve and Yuri discussed a very similar 20-point peace plan.

Ushakov: Good, good, my friend. I think that’s exactly what our leaders could discuss.

Conversation of Ushakov with Dmitriev

Bloomberg also published the transcript of Ushakov's conversation with Dmitriev, in which strategies for advancing the Russian peace plan were discussed. Ushakov emphasized that the Russians must demand 'the maximum.' Dmitriev expressed the opinion that it is necessary to present the Americans with the plan 'informally,' so they would then consider it their own initiative.

Ushakov: Hello...

Dmitriev: Yuri Viktorovich.

Ushakov: Yes, Kirill Alexandrovich. Well, I sent everything there. We'll talk tomorrow.

Dmitriev: Well, great, great. Yes-yes-yes.

Ushakov: Well, do we need to do our best, do you think?

Dmitriev: No, look. It seems to me, this document – we will just formalize it as our position, and I will informally transmit that all this is unofficial.

Ushakov: They can then twist it – and that’s it. There’s such a danger.

Trump's reaction to Witkoff's conversation with Ushakov

Commenting on the published transcript, Trump noted that there is nothing unusual in the actions of his representative. He explained that Witkoff needs to 'sell' this to Ukraine, and emphasized:

You need to say: 'Look, they want this.' This is a standard form of negotiations.

Comments from Ushakov and Dmitriev

Ushakov in his comments said:

I often speak with Witkoff, but I don't comment on the content.

Dmitriev also called the reports about Witkoff's consultations with the Russians regarding the peace plan fake, emphasizing that 'war instigators' are trying to disrupt the peace process.

Scandal in Western media over 'Witkoff tapes'

The Telegraph notes that the leak of the conversation revealed clumsy attempts by the Americans to 'train' the Kremlin in interacting with Trump. Journalists believe that this may undermine trust in Witkoff and indicate his closeness to Moscow.

Sky News reports that Trump's 'peace plan' has obvious Russian traces through Witkoff's contacts with Ushakov.

The situation surrounding these conversations raises many questions regarding the possible influence of external factors on the Ukrainian conflict. Negotiations between the U.S. and Russia, as well as Ukraine's position, become key aspects that could determine the future of the peace process. The fixation of such information only highlights the complexity of modern international relations, where every step can have far-reaching consequences.