Trump Reassigns Kellogg to Ukraine Envoy Role Following Russian Objections
President Trump narrows General Keith Kellogg's diplomatic role to focus solely on Ukraine after Moscow's complaints about his perceived pro-Ukraine stance.
- General Keith Kellogg, previously the U.S. special envoy for both Ukraine and Russia, will now exclusively serve as the special envoy to Ukraine.
- The decision follows reported pressure from Russian officials, who criticized Kellogg as being too sympathetic to Kyiv in ongoing peace negotiations.
- Kellogg has been notably absent from recent high-level diplomatic talks, including ceasefire discussions in Saudi Arabia, where U.S. and Ukrainian officials reached a tentative 30-day ceasefire agreement rejected by Russia.
- President Trump announced the reassignment on Truth Social, emphasizing Kellogg's strong relationship with Ukrainian leadership, including President Zelensky.
- The move highlights tensions in U.S. foreign policy as Trump faces criticism for appearing to accommodate Russian demands while navigating a complex path to peace in the Ukraine conflict.