Trump Appoints Kellogg as Russia-Ukraine Envoy to Initiate Peace Talks | WPN World People News

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will appoint retired Army Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as a special assistant to the president and envoy for Russia-Ukraine negotiations in order to address the ongoing war. At 80 years old, Kellogg is known for his strong stance. He has previously suggested that the U.S. should demand Ukraine come to the negotiation table, warning that military aid would stop if Ukraine refuses, while also threatening Russia with "being destroyed" unless it agrees to participate in talks. Additionally, he has recommended that the U.S. focus on dealing with China rather than intervening in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

One of Trump's campaign promises was to end the Russia-Ukraine war. In June of this year, Kellogg and Fred Fleitz, a former National Security Council staffer during Trump's previous administration, proposed a plan to end the war. They recommended delaying Ukraine's NATO membership as a condition to increase Russia's willingness to engage in negotiations. Kellogg has stated, "I don’t think World War III has started, but we are on the brink of war, and a small spark could ignite it uncontrollably." Kellogg shares similar views with Trump’s vice presidential nominee, James David Vance, believing that Ukraine should cede territory to Russia and reject NATO membership.

Politico, a U.S. political news outlet, pointed out that Trump might bypass Senate approval and directly appoint Kellogg as the "Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia," similar to how John Podesta was appointed as the climate envoy. However, even if Kellogg's appointment requires Senate approval, it is expected to face little opposition, given the Republican majority in the Senate.

Kellogg has long been one of Trump's senior defense advisors and temporarily filled in for former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn after his resignation. Trump reiterated his support for Kellogg on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating, "He has fought alongside me from the very beginning!" "He has performed excellently in both his military and business careers, including serving in a critical and sensitive national security role during my first term." "Together, we will make America and the world safe again!"