In August, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff handed a 21‑year‑old American who fought for Russia in Ukraine a Russian Order of Courage, awarded by President Vladimir Putin—a gesture that stunned Washington and underscored rising tensions between the United States and Russia.
Juliane Galline’s Son Receives Russian Order of Courage
In August, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff presented 21‑year‑old Michael Gloss, who had joined the Russian army in 2023 and was killed fighting in Ukraine in 2024, with an Order of Courage given by President Vladimir Putin.
The Gift Presented by a U.S. Envoy
The award was handed over to the family of CIA acting director of digital innovation Juliane Galline and her husband Larry Gloss, an Iraq‑war veteran, in a move that shocked Washington officials who were previously unaware of the son’s affiliation with Russia.
A Private Family Tragedy Amid Public Fallout
Juliane Galline’s family endured an unimaginable personal loss after her son’s death, while the CIA stated that Michael’s death was a private matter and not a national security issue.
Trump Blames Biden Over Ukraine’s Capacity to Strike Russia
On August 21, former President Donald Trump accused President Biden of preventing Ukraine from attacking Russia, arguing that a nation must be able to strike back in order to win a war.
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