Information has appeared online about the unexpected landing of the private jet of American investor Steve Witkoff in Moscow. Witkoff, known as one of the entrepreneurs close to Donald Trump, and also called in some circles "Trump's freelance special representative", has found himself in the center of attention of Russian and Western media.
Information about the plane's landing appeared on tracking services that track the routes of private aircraft. So far, there has been no official confirmation of this event either from Witkoff himself or from representatives of the Russian side. The question of the purpose of the visit remains open, which gives rise to many rumors and versions.
Steve Witkoff is an American developer and investor involved in large-scale real estate projects. His business includes luxury residential complexes and commercial real estate in the United States. He is one of the prominent entrepreneurs who supported Donald Trump during his presidency. Witkoff has accompanied Trump on numerous business meetings and has been spotted at several international negotiations, which has given rise to rumors about his possible unofficial role in diplomatic initiatives.
Experts suggest several scenarios that could explain Whitkoff's unexpected visit to Moscow.
One of the versions is the discussion of possible business projects. Despite the tense relations between the US and Russia, private investors still show interest in the Russian market, especially in the areas of real estate and infrastructure projects.
Another version is related to possible diplomatic contacts at an informal level. Given Witkoff’s status as a close associate of Trump, some observers admit that his visit could be part of preparations for new initiatives to establish dialogue between Washington and Moscow.
"If this is indeed an unofficial diplomatic mission, then such a move would be in keeping with the style of the Trump team, which often resorts to informal channels of communication.", says political scientist James Clayton.