Trump instructs special envoy Kellogg to end war in Ukraine in 100 days
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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:01:00 +0200
What is known about Trumps plan to end Russias war against UkraineThe publication notes that Kelloggs appointment as a special envoy is only the initial stage of peace negotiations, which Trump plans to personally oversee.However, reaching an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin may be much more difficult than Trump promised during the election campaign.According to the WSJ, Russia has not yet shown interest in cooperating with Kellogg.
At the same time, the Kremlin suggests that a potential understanding between Trump and Putin could contribute to improving USRussian relations if Trump is reelected.
At the moment, no personal conversation has taken place between the two, but they have expressed their intention to communicate in the near future.Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton expressed fears that during the negotiations, Trump could force Kyiv to make concessions that would benefit Moscow.He noted that Putin knows well how to influence Trump, and Kellogg is unlikely to be able to prevent this.
Kellogg will simply follow Trumps instructions.
He may try to protest, but he was not elected for his independence of judgment, Bolton stressed.
Kelloggs former colleagues explain that his appointment is related to the peace plan he developed, in which he criticized the Biden administration for delaying military aid to Ukraine, while simultaneously accusing it of provoking Russia by supporting Ukraines accession to NATO.The main provisions of the Kellogg Plan for ending the warThe plan, released by the America First Policy Institute, a think tank that supports Trumps policies, proposed a ceasefire and a resolution to the conflict by combining diplomatic leverage over Ukraine and Russia.The main provisions of the Kellogg Plan includePostponement of Ukraines accession to NATO.Easing sanctions against Russia in exchange for a peace agreement.Termination of military aid to Kyiv if the Ukrainian authorities do not agree to negotiations.The WSJ noted that the Kremlin received this plan with skepticism, considering it unlikely to be implemented.At the same time, Seth Jones, an expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, noted Kelloggs seriousness as an analyst who could influence decisionmaking on Ukraine in the Trump administration.
However, he warned that the Kremlins criticism of Kellogg and his proposals complicates the prospects for reaching any agreement.
The talks havent even started yet, and Russia is already attacking the top American representative.
This doesnt bode well for future agreements, Jones concluded.
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