Keith Kellogg Named as Trump’s Special Envoy to Navigate Ukraine-Russia Conflict

On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump said retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg will serve as special envoy for Russia and Ukraine. The nomination comes at a turning point because Russia's war of Ukraine enters its third year and American military support to Kyiv under the Biden government amounts to $56 billion.

Having first held the post of acting national security advisor following Michael Flynn's resignation and served as chief of staff for the National Security Council, Kellogg, 80 has been a major player as a national security adviser to Trump. On Truth Social, Trump praised Kellogg saying, "He was with me right from the beginning!" Strength will help us to bring about peace and make sure America and the planet are once more safe!

The post will need Kellogg to handle complex diplomatic obstacles, including Trump's professed aim of settling the crisis in a 24-hour period. Trump's comments imply probable pressure on Ukraine to cede land under Russian control, a position expected to cause significant controversy.

Kellogg co-chairs the Center for American Security of the America First Policy Institute and advocates a "peace through strength" approach. He said in April that ending the war would need for strong leadership to negotiate a peace agreement and stop hostilities.

Kellogg, in his capacity as envoy, will address the challenge of redefining U.S. policy regarding Ukraine and Russia, navigating intense debates surrounding military assistance, peace initiatives, and the general foreign policy perspective of Trump. Supporters such Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) commend Kellogg's dedication to addressing the conflict. Kellogg's background connects him to significant events including the 2019 impeachment inquiry involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

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