Trump Reassigns Ukraine Envoy Role After Russian Objections

The U.S. president narrows Keith Kellogg's role to focus solely on Ukraine following Kremlin pressure, as peace talks and military developments continue.

President Donald Trump removed Keith Kellogg's responsibility for Russia, leaving him as the special envoy for Ukraine, reportedly due to Russian objections over Kellogg's perceived pro-Ukraine stance.
The Kremlin has rejected a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, while Ukraine has expressed conditional support, contingent on Moscow's agreement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed a new negotiation team led by Andrij Jermak to explore potential peace talks with Russia.
The Ukrainian military has successfully deployed an upgraded long-range Neptun missile, reportedly striking a Russian refinery in Tuapse.
Amid ongoing hostilities, both Russia and Ukraine conducted airstrikes, with civilian injuries reported on both sides, complicating prospects for a ceasefire.