US Special Representative Kellogg arrives in Kyiv
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- Darina Melnychuk
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10:22, 19 February, 2025
US Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg. AP/Susan WalshUS Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday, 19 February.
This was reported by a Suspilne correspondent.
In a conversation with journalists, the special representative said that his visit is «a chance to hold good potential negotiations».
«We will listen. We are ready to provide what is needed. We understand the need for security guarantees. Part of my mission is to listen. Then I will go back to the US and talk to President Trump. To make sure we get it right», Keith Kellogg said.
According to him, he truly believes that the «war would not have started if Trump had been president».
«He understands that people are suffering, he understands the destruction. And we want it to end», Keith Kellogg said.
As a reminder, Keith Kellogg, an aide to US President Donald Trump and special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, does not rule out that Vladimir Putin will have to make territorial concessions to end the war.
Peace talks
Earlier, Donald Trump stated that the United States is engaged in constructive negotiations on a full-scale war with Ukraine and the Russian Federation. In particular, he expressed hope that agreements would be reached as soon as possible.
He also claimed that Washington had already made some progress in negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
In addition, Donald Trump indicated that his administration had already held discussions with Moscow, but did not specify who participated in such a dialogue. Also, during his phone conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump never said that Europe needs a seat at the table in negotiations on Ukraine.
Earlier, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that negotiations between the United States and Russia to end the war without Kyiv's participation pose a threat to everyone.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also noted that he was ready to sit down with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin for the sake of peace, despite his hostile attitude. He also added that he did not see a ready-made peace plan from Trump, but conveyed his readiness to negotiate.
However, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to «allocate people»to negotiate with Ukraine to end the war. At the same time, he called any such talks «illegitimate».