‘President Donald Trump entrusted retired general Keith Kellogg mission to end the war in Ukraine 100 days. Almost. no 1 believes he can do it – especially the Russians“ – begins the article in “Wall Street Journal” writer Alan Cullison. "As Trump's envoy for Ukraine, Kellogg is to advise him about negotiations, but it is unclear whether Trump wants his advice," adds the journalist.
Donald Trump promises to end the war. Do not exclude further sanctions
Vladimir Putin had previously signaled that in no hurry to end the war in Ukraine. Trump in consequence criticized Kremlin's plans to invade, saying Putin "destroy Russia without concluding a contract". erstwhile asked by journalists whether to impose on Russia further sanctionsIf Putin refuses to negotiate, Trump stated that "Sounds Likely".
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“WSJ” reporter recalls that late Keith Kellogg repeatedly stressed the request for further support for Ukraine. A decorated veteran from the Vietnam War, who was promoted to Lieutenant General, late declared publically that Ukraine, with the support of the US, could win on the battlefield with Russia. Military He besides praised Joe Biden's decision to administration about handing over more powerful weapons to Kiev. He besides suggested that an increase in supplies for Ukraine could prompt Moscow to negotiate.
However, Kellogg is very loyal to Trump and will not face him about Ukraine – the writer “WSJ” assumes.
"Kellog's Kreml is already stepping on Kellogg". A grim imagination of an American analyst
– Trump likes his company and sees him as an highly faithful man, but Kellogg never had a crucial influence on his policy," said the paper erstwhile associate general on the National safety Council during Trump's first term. In addition, as stated by the interviewors, the fresh U.S. envoy for Ukraine He was never a diplomat, and there is no good preparation for this role.
Neither Kellogg nor the peace plan he proposed last year is not recognized by Moscow – stresses Culllison. "Kremlow officials mocked his proposal, calling it unreal, and the Kremlin-controlled tabloid 'Komsomolskaya TRUTH' called the paper a plan of 'princes and whips' – neither scares nor encourages the Russian side“ The writer adds.
– The negotiations haven't even started, and The Kremlin is already stepping on KelloggWho is to be the chief American active in the talks. This. Doesn't bode well. Both the negotiations and the ceasefires – concluded in a conversation with “WSJ” Seth Jones, a safety analyst with a think tank of CSIS.
