Zelenskyy expects Trump's special envoy to visit Ukraine soon
www.pravda.com.ua
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:54:41 +0200
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trumps special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, and his team to visit Ukraine in the near future.
Source Zelenskyy in an interview with Associated Press Quote Kellogg and people from his team I am confident they will be in Ukraine very soon.
This is important for them, and we agreed with President Trump that the teams would engage more.
Thats how it will be.
They have contacts, phone conversations, and online communications.
I believe an inperson meeting will take place soon.
Details Zelenskyy said he had signals that the US team will be in Ukraine soon.
He noted that the previous visit was postponed due to some legal issues in the US.
Zelenskyy added that he did not know the exact date of Kelloggs visit.
Quote Its important for us that this happens in the coming weeks, as soon as possible.
I believe it will happen.
Details When asked about Kelloggs intention to end the war in Ukraine within 100 days, Zelenskyy highlighted US President Donald Trumps determination.
Quote Total sanctions would help us.
Strong support for our army, without halting this assistance, is crucial.
I believe that pressure through various measures is necessary lowering energy prices, imposing sanctions not only on Russias energy sector and industry but also on its banking system, forcing Putin to make concessions and move towards a diplomatic solution.
These are the most immediate and vital steps.
Details At the same time, Zelenskyy stressed the importance of Ukraine understanding what security guarantees it will have after the end of the active phase of the war.
Quote We all want to end the active phase of the war and move to diplomacy.
Background In December 2024, Zelenskyy announced that Kellogg would visit Ukraine before Trumps inauguration.
Later, Kellogg postponed his planned trip to Kyiv and other European capitals until after Trumps inauguration on 20 January.
Ukraines Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Kelloggs visit was delayed for legal reasons and would take place after Trumps inauguration.
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