Trump Limits Keith Kellogg’s Role to Ukraine Envoy After Russian Pushback

The retired general, previously tasked with facilitating peace talks involving Ukraine and Russia, has been excluded from discussions with Moscow following Kremlin objections.

President Donald Trump announced that Keith Kellogg will now serve exclusively as a special envoy to Ukraine, removing his involvement in Russia-related peace negotiations.
Russian officials reportedly objected to Kellogg's participation in talks, citing his perceived pro-Ukraine stance as a barrier to progress in ending the war.
Kellogg has been absent from recent high-level diplomatic meetings, including ceasefire discussions in Saudi Arabia involving U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian representatives.
The U.S. and Ukraine tentatively agreed to a 30-day ceasefire during talks, though Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for revisions to the proposed terms.
Kellogg’s prior writings and affiliations with right-wing think tanks have drawn scrutiny, with critics questioning his neutrality and the qualifications of his advisory staff.