Trump's special envoy Kellogg: Istanbul agreements are not equitable framework, entirely new approach needed
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Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:40:21 +0200
Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has stated that the idea of returning to the socalled Istanbul agreements, suggested by Trumps envoy Steven Witkoff, is not the official position of the Trump administration.
Source remarks by Kellogg during a discussion at the Council on Foreign Relations, as reported by European Pravda Details When asked whether the Istanbul protocol was something he was working with to achieve peace between Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg responded No.
Commenting on Witkoffs proposal to use the Istanbul agreements as a framework for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg said he does not see them as a fair departure point, as they were negotiated only 30 days after Russias fullscale invasion.
Quote The demands in Istanbul were fairly significant on a very weakened Ukraine.
And heres what, I will agree with what Steve said.
Steve said its a departure point I dont believe for all of us that its an equitable framework.
I think that we have to develop something entirely new.
You can start from this position if you want it with the Russians.
But that is going to be something up to the negotiation teams going forward. More details Kellogg added that Witkoffs proposal was merely his own comment and not the official position of the Trump administration.
Background Earlier, Ukraines Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated that the US has not officially proposed that Ukraine return to the socalled Istanbul agreements for a peaceful settlement.
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