Keith Kellogg to Visit Kyiv as Ukraine Envoy

Retired Lieutenant-General Keith Kellogg, appointed as President-elect Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, is set to visit Kyiv and several European capitals in early January. His trip, aimed at gathering intelligence rather than engaging in direct negotiations, emphasizes Trump's urgency to resolve the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Although meetings with senior Ukrainian officials in Kyiv are confirmed, Kellogg will not be visiting Moscow during this trip. The envoy's itinerary may include discussions in Paris and Rome, but it remains subject to change. Trump's promise to end the war swiftly has raised skepticism among former officials, particularly regarding Russian President Putin's willingness to negotiate acceptable terms for Ukraine.