Bloomberg Talks Steve Witkoff Talks Greenland, Iran, Ukraine
Jan 21, 2026
Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy for peace negotiations, discusses the critical geopolitical focus on Greenland, emphasizing its defense challenges. He shares insights from high-level negotiations on Ukraine, revealing progress and the urgency for a peace deal amid attacks. Witkoff touches on rebuilding Ukraine's economy and the potential for significant corporate investment. He also highlights his diplomatic outreach to Iran, addressing human rights concerns and the importance of maintaining communication channels for peace.
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Greenland Seen As Strategic Priority
- Steve Witkoff says Greenland is strategically critical and the US is best positioned to defend it.
- He argues Denmark cannot adequately defend Greenland compared with US capabilities.
Negotiations With Russia Nearing Completion
- Witkoff says Ukraine talks are about 90% done according to Ukrainian officials.
- He reports significant recent progress since Geneva and further gains during meetings in Miami.
Close Gaps With Direct High-Level Talks
- Witkoff plans continued high-level engagement: he'll travel to Moscow then to the UAE for working groups.
- He signals persistence and direct meetings as the method to close remaining gaps.