Kellogg prepares options to end Ukraine war, Trump discusses Putin

Donald Trump has announced he is working on a plan to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, claiming to have spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking the first known direct conversation between the two leaders since early 2022. Trump's special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine war, Keith Kellogg, is reportedly preparing options for a peace deal and aims to coordinate with NATO allies, although he denied presenting any proposals at the upcoming Munich Security Conference. During recent discussions, Trump emphasized the urgency of ending the war, stating, 'Every day people are dying,' and expressed hope for swift progress. Despite the lack of detailed plans or timelines, speculation continues regarding the U.S. administration's intentions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has insisted that any dialogue must include Ukraine to ensure its interests are represented. As discussions unfold, the Kremlin has reiterated that all of Putin's conditions must be met for the war to conclude.