Bangladesh, March 22 -- The notion that Russia is poised to invade Europe or NATO countries is “preposterous,” according to Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy for the Middle East. In a recent interview with journalist Tucker Carlson, Witkoff dismissed widespread fears among Western leaders that Moscow has expansionist ambitions beyond Ukraine. His comments come amid rising concerns in Europe regarding Russias military objectives and growing Western involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

Speaking on March 21, Witkoff firmly rejected the idea that Russia intends to march across Europe, comparing such fears to historical paranoia. When Carlson asked if he believed Russia was seeking to invade NATO nations, Witkoff responded: R...