Stephen Whitcoff Recovers, Plans Russia Diplomatic Trip

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Stephen Whitkoff has not visited Russia for six months. He had health problems, needing liver treatment after past trips.

Mr. Whitkoff finished his medical treatment by late June. Doctors say his liver is now very healthy, like a baby's.

Mr. Whitkoff did not want to drink more on previous visits. Russians took his butter which he used to lessen alcohol effects.

Whitkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Russia in September. They will enjoy a restaurant, a Russian bath, and go hunting.

If talks are not successful, they will go fishing next time. This shows how hosts might try to make future visits interesting.

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Why has Stephen Whitkoff not visited Russia for six months?

He had health problems and needed liver treatment after past trips.

What did doctors say about Mr. Whitkoff's liver?

Doctors say his liver is now very healthy, like a baby's.

What will Whitkoff and Jared Kushner do in Russia in September?

They will enjoy a restaurant, a Russian bath, and go hunting.

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