In November last year, Donald Trump, even before swearing in to the office of 47. United Statesappointed a general Keitha Kellogga on a special envoy for Ukraine and Russia.
However, when the Republican officially returned to power and began to organize meetings with the Russian and Ukrainian administration, Kellogg did not participate in them. On Saturday, Trump gave information about the “new” position of the general.
USA. Gen. Kellogg with a limited function. He will not deal with Russia anymore
“I am pleased to inform you that General Keith Kellogg was appointed a special envoy of DS. Ukrainian. General Kellogg, a highly respected military expert, will directly contact the President Zelnski and Ukrainian management, “Donald Trump said on the Truth Social Platform.
As the American leader added, Kellogg “knows them well and has very good work relationships.” “Congratulations to the general,” the Republican added. Thus, the previous function that Keith Kellogg recently covered has been limited. However, even when he was an envoy for Ukraine and Russia, a general did not participate in talks between US delegations and Russia or Ukraine in Saudi Arabia.
In recent days, the American media has reported that Kellogg was to be removed from peace conversations. NBC News, citing a Russian administration official, indicated that The general is perceived as too favorable to Ukraine. “This is not our type, it's not the caliber we are looking for” – quotes a Moscow official station.
War in Ukraine. Keith Kellogg did not participate in meetings with the delegations of Kiev and Moscow
In turn, the Reuters agency reminded that it happened that The American general was a bit more critical of Moscow than other officials from Donald Trump's administration. In this context, Keith Kellogg's reaction was recalled to a massive Russian attack on Ukraine during last year's Christmas.
Politico informed that Kellogg could be removed from making decisions regarding peace negotiations on Wednesday. According to the source of the close administration of Trump, General “was moved to the side track”. It was also added in the publication that “too many leaders, including Steve Witkoff, He tries to play the role of a hero who ends the war. “
This is Witkoff, which is a special envoy of the United States on Middle Easton Thursday he appeared in Moscow. He met there with Vladimir Putinto present him the details of the 30-day weapon suspension plan, which the US proposed during talks with the Ukrainian delegation in Juddz.
What's more, in the conversations to date on the Washington – Kiev and Washington – Moscow line, in addition to Witkoff, they participated, among others US national security advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary of State of the United States Marco Rubio or vice president JD Vance. Each of the meetings lacked Keith Kellogg.