US President Donald Trump instructed his special representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, to develop a plan to end the war in Ukraine within 100 days. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal , citing sources in the presidential administration.
Donald Trump, who has just begun his term as the president of the United States, has identified a quick end to the war in Ukraine as one of the priorities of his administration. He tasked Special Representative Keith Kellogg with 100 days to achieve peace.
Keith Kellogg, a retired general, will play a key role in the negotiations, but actual diplomatic engagement with Russia is likely to be outside his purview. Sources say Kellogg has developed a plan to end the war, but control of the process will remain in Trump's hands.
According to The Wall Street Journal, concluding an agreement with Vladimir Putin may be more difficult than Trump anticipated. During the election campaign, he repeatedly stated that he would end the war before taking office.
Former national security adviser John Bolton criticized Kellogg's appointment. He noted that Trump chose him for obedience, not for independence of opinion.
"He will just do what Trump tells him to do. He can protest, but he has no leverage," Bolton said.
Kellogg's former colleagues note his military experience, but emphasize that he never engaged in diplomacy. This can become a critical factor in the process of negotiations with Russia.
Experts warn that Trump's approach could lead to pressure on Ukraine to make concessions to Russia. Bolton emphasized that Kellogg is unlikely to become a barrier to Putin's influence.
