US EditionWitkoff delivered Russian medal from Putin to family of American who was killed fighting for Russia in 2024
The Order of Courage was awarded posthumously to Michael Gloss, reflecting complex diplomacy and honoring his valor despite his American CIA family ties.
- Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy, personally presented the Russian Order of Courage—awarded by President Vladimir Putin—to Juliane Gallina, CIA Deputy Director, in honor of her son Michael Gloss, who lost his life while serving with Russian troops in Ukraine in 2024.
- Michael Gloss, Gallina's 21-year-old son, secretly enlisted in Russia's military in September 2023 and was killed on April 4, 2024, during combat near Rozdolivka in the Donetsk People's Republic.
- The Order of Courage, a high Russian honor for valor, was posthumously awarded to Gloss, and Putin personally handed the medal to Witkoff in Moscow on August 6 before its delivery to Gallina.
- The CIA stated that the medal handover was a personal and family issue, not connected to national security, and expressed sympathy for the Gallina family’s profound loss following the tragedy.
- Witkoff, who experienced the tragic loss of his son Andrew to a drug overdose in 2011, described the moment as deeply personal and beyond political disputes, while highlighting ongoing US diplomatic efforts aimed at securing peace in Ukraine.
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Witkoff delivers Russia’s Order of Courage to CIA Deputy Director Juliane Gallina, whose son died in Ukraine fighting to advance Moscow’s invasion — CNN
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, has delivered Russia’s Order of Courage to CIA Deputy Director Juliane Gallina. CNN reported the news, citing a senior White House official. The medal was awarded posthumously to Gallina’s son, Michael Gloss, who died fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine last year. Vladimir Putin gave it to Witkoff during his visit to Moscow on August 6. The White House confirmed the gesture, noting that Witkoff,…
Family of American killed fighting for Russia receives medal from Putin
Steve Witkoff reportedly delivered the Order of Courage to CIA Deputy Director Juliane Gallina in memory of her son who died in the Ukraine conflict US special envoy Steve Witkoff has delivered a Russian medal from President Vladimir Putin to CIA Deputy Director Juliane Gallina, whose son was killed fighting for Russia in the Ukraine conflict, CNN reported on Thursday. Gallina's 21-year-old son, Michael Gloss, left home in 2023. After traveling …
U.S. President Steve Whitkoff's Special Envoy gave the postmortem award from Vladimir Putin to the 21-year-old American family of May...
Witkoff delivered Russian medal from Putin to family of American who was killed fighting for Russia in 2024
US special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered a Russian medal to the grieving family of an American who was killed fighting for Russia in 2024, a senior administration official told CNN.
Russian President awards fallen American soldier. US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff presented the Medal of Honor to the family of the American soldier, CNN writes. 21-year-old Michael Gloss, who fought in the Russian forces, died in 2024.
Family of American killed fighting for Russia receives medal from Putin – CNN - The Press United
Steve Witkoff reportedly delivered the Order of Courage to CIA Deputy Director Juliane Gallina in memory of her son who died in the Ukraine conflict US special envoy Steve Witkoff has delivered a Russian medal from President Vladimir Putin to CIA Deputy Director Juliane Gallina, whose son was killed fighting for Russia in the Ukraine […] The post Family of American killed fighting for Russia receives medal from Putin – CNN appeared first on The …
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