U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff: We’re closer to peace deals than in years

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Steve Witkoff — US Special Envoy

Summary

Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy for Peace Missions, speaks with CNBC's Sara Eisen at Davos about the Board of Peace, Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Gaza phase two, and a possible Iran deal. He describes progress in Russia-Ukraine talks, expectations for Gaza disarmament, and diplomatic contact with Iran. The interview is mainly geopolitical and does not name specific securities, commodities, indices, or investable vehicles.

  • Witkoff discusses Trump's Board of Peace and says 20-25 world leaders have accepted.
  • Russia-Ukraine talks have progressed over the last six to eight weeks, with a 20-point plan and a possible Putin meeting.
  • Netanyahu is supportive of the Board of Peace despite friction between Israel, Turkey, and Qatar.
  • Gaza is described as being in phase two, with disarmament and demilitarization expected.
  • Iran contact is ongoing, and a potential deal would cover missiles, enrichment, and proxies.
  • No specific securities, commodities, indices, or tradeable investment vehicles are named.
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