Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, chosen by Donald Trump as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, emphasized the president-elect's commitment to promptly ending the ongoing conflict, now approaching its third year. In a recent interview on "America Reports," Kellogg stressed the urgent need to stop the immense human cost and devastation caused by the war.
Kellogg expressed confidence in Trump's ability to negotiate a resolution, highlighting his aim to safeguard Ukraine's sovereignty through a fair and equitable agreement, rather than appeasing Russia. He underscored the devastating casualties and destruction suffered by both nations, calling for a swift end to the hostilities.
Image caption: Graves of victims of the conflict in Groza, Kharkiv region, Ukraine.
Trump has consistently maintained he could resolve the conflict within 24 hours. During a recent press conference at Mar-a-Lago, he reiterated his desire to see the war concluded within six months, acknowledging the immense loss of life on both sides. While stating he's aware of Putin's interest in a meeting, Trump believes such a meeting would be premature before his official inauguration.
Image caption: Ruins in Toretsk, Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine.
Kellogg proposed an even more ambitious timeline of 100 days, emphasizing the importance of a sustainable solution that serves U.S. national security interests, benefits Europe, and stabilizes the global situation. He stressed the need to stop the ongoing carnage. A senior U.S. defense official revealed in October that Russia has incurred over 600,000 casualties since the war began, with September alone witnessing the highest monthly casualty count.
Image caption: Russian Foreign Ministry building in Moscow.
Following a recent meeting with Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the incoming president as "strong and unpredictable," expressing his hope that this unpredictability would be directed towards Russia. The UN deputy human rights chief recently reported over 12,300 civilian deaths, including more than 650 children, since the conflict's start.
