**US Special Envoy Sparks Controversy with Ukraine Comments**
Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy for Ukraine, has faced criticism after making comments that seem to back Russian propaganda. In an interview with Tucker Carlson on March 21, Witkoff suggested that the US should take control of a power plant in Ukraine.
**Reactions from Ukraine Residents**
We spoke to residents in Kyiv about these comments. Some expressed surprise and concern about Witkoff’s statements.
**Russian Claims and Retaliation**
Russia has been claiming that Ukrainian drones attacked an oil pumping station, causing damage and fires. The Russian Defense Ministry said a technical malfunction was the cause of the accident.
**US-Ukraine Agreement on Critical Minerals**
US President Donald Trump said he expects to sign an agreement with Ukraine on critical minerals “soon”. This comes as Russia continues its attacks in residential areas, including children‘s hospitals.
**President Zelensky Reacts**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the US for seeming to take Russian views into account. He said some people in the White House may have been influenced by Russian information.
**US Vice President Invited to Ukraine**
Zelensky invited US Vice President JD Vance to visit Ukraine during a phone call, according to Time magazine.
**Kremlin Briefed on Black Sea Initiative**
The Kremlin spokesperson said that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be briefed on the results of consultations about the Black Sea Initiative.