Trump's Ukraine special envoy open to visiting Moscow, according to Bloomberg.

Keith Kellogg is scheduled to visit Kiev next month and is also said to have plans to travel to London, Paris, and Rome, as reported by sources. Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump's Ukraine special envoy open to visiting Moscow, according to Bloomberg.
Keith Kellogg is scheduled to visit Kiev next month and is also reportedly planning trips to London, Paris, and Rome, as indicated by sources.

According to Bloomberg, Keith Kellogg, the US President-elect Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, is considering a trip to Moscow after his visit to Kiev. A source familiar with the situation mentioned that this potential visit would primarily focus on gathering information rather than pursuing specific policy initiatives.

Kellogg, a retired general with experience in national security roles during Trump's first term, was appointed last month as the key figure for the future administration in negotiating a peace settlement between Moscow and Kiev.

Media reports suggest that Kellogg, along with former Trump aide Fred Fleitz, have allegedly co-authored a proposal to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This proposal aims to freeze the confrontation along existing lines and does not recognize Russia's claims of sovereignty over territories contested by Kiev. It also suggests postponing discussions on Kiev’s NATO membership. Nonetheless, both Moscow and Kiev have dismissed this plan as a non-starter.

Trump has claimed he could resolve the Ukraine conflict within “24 hours” of taking office next month but has not detailed how he intends to achieve this. There are speculations that he might leverage future US military and financial aid to Ukraine to encourage both sides to engage in negotiations.

Kellogg has expressed optimism that Trump could potentially resolve the Ukraine conflict “within the next few months” and speculated about inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky to his inauguration.

On Tuesday, Trump indicated he would be willing to engage in discussions with both leaders to halt the “carnage” between Moscow and Kiev.

In response, Putin has expressed openness to talking with Trump, even suggesting he might reach out first, noting that the president-elect’s intentions regarding the Ukraine conflict “deserve attention.” However, Moscow has consistently emphasized that any resolution must start with Ukraine halting military actions, acknowledging the realities “on the ground,” committing to neutrality, and agreeing not to join NATO or other military alliances.

Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News