US Developer Steve Witkoff Faces Scrutiny Over Russian Connections Linked to Trump Circle (WASHINGTON) — American real estate developer Steve Witkoff, a long standing associate of US president Donald Trump, is facing renewed scrutiny after public comments revived questions about his past business dealings and social relationships with individuals linked to Russia’s political and financial elite. The episode has stirred debate across diplomatic and security circles at a time when Western nations continue to tighten restrictions on Russian linked financing…