Breaking news! 📰 Donald Trump is shaking things up again! The U.S. President-elect has just announced that he's chosen retired Army Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as his special envoy to tackle the Ukraine crisis.
\"I am very pleased to nominate General Keith Kellogg to serve as Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia,\" Trump shared on his social media platform, Truth Social.
For those who need a refresher, Kellogg is no stranger to high-stakes national security roles. He had a whirlwind stint as acting national security advisor for just seven days back in February 2017 during Trump's first term. Talk about a week to remember!
But that was just the beginning. 🕶️ Kellogg went on to serve as the executive secretary and chief of staff of the National Security Council, and later as the national security advisor to then Vice President Mike Pence. This guy's got credentials!
So, what's the game plan? According to an exclusive report by Reuters from June, Kellogg teamed up with Fred Fleitz (another big name who served under Trump) to draft a peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 🎯
Their strategy? Push both Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiation table. The U.S. would tie its military support to Ukraine to a promise from Kyiv to engage in peace talks. And it's a two-way street! If Moscow drags its feet, the U.S. would ramp up support for Ukraine. It's like tough love on an international scale. 💪🌍
The plan also suggests a ceasefire with battle lines frozen where they are, setting the stage for peace talks. As for Ukraine's NATO membership? That's on pause for now under this plan.
Trump has been vocal about his desire to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict swiftly. During the presidential election, he even boasted he could broker peace between the two sides in just one day if he gets back in the Oval Office. 🕰️🤝
Whether you love him or not, Trump's latest move adds a new twist to the ongoing saga. Will Kellogg's appointment pave the way for peace? Only time will tell! Stay tuned, amigos! 🙌
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Trump names Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine, Russia
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