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 critically appreciated Kellog's appointment. He noted that Trump chose him for obedience, not for the independence of thought.
“He will simply do what Trump is ordering him. He can protest, but he has no levers of influence, ”Bolton said.
Kellog's former colleagues note his military experience, but emphasize that he has never been involved in diplomacy. This can be a critical factor in the negotiations with Russia.
Experts warn that Trump's approach can lead to pressure on Ukraine for the purpose of Russia. Bolton stressed that Kellogo is unlikely to be a barrier to Putin.
