President Trump Selects Special Envoy To Ukraine And Russia

President Trump has selected retired Gen. Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Russia and Ukraine.

In a press release, Trump shared, “Keith has led a distinguished Military and Business career, including serving in highly sensitive National Security roles in my first Administration.”

Trump added, “He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!.”

During Trump’s first administration  Kellog serves as executive secretary to the National Security Council and as Chief of Staff.

🚨 Trump just tapped General Keith Kellog for special envoy for Ukraine and Russia.

This war is going to end — and stay ended. pic.twitter.com/DJdUowtLam

— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) November 27, 2024

Check out what NBC News reported:

President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday he will nominate retired Gen. Keith Kellogg to serve as assistant to the president and special envoy for Ukraine and Russia.

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“Keith has led a distinguished Military and Business career, including serving in highly sensitive National Security roles in my first Administration. He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!,” Trump said in a statement announcing his decision.

During Trump’s first administration, Kellogg served as Chief of Staff and executive secretary to the National Security Council. He previously served in the military for over 35 years.

Kellogg in April co-authored a policy paper, obtained by NBC News, outlining how he’d seek to end the war in Ukraine, including potentially conditioning U.S. military aid to Kyiv on their participation in peace talks with Russia.

The paper proposed a ceasefire, with Kellogg and co-author Fred Fleitz writing, “Specifically, it would mean a formal U.S. policy to seek a cease-fire and negotiated settlement of the Ukraine conflict. The United States would continue to arm Ukraine and strengthen its defenses to ensure Russia will make no further advances and will not attack again after a cease-fire or peace agreement. Future American military aid, however, will require Ukraine to participate in peace talks with Russia.”

Trump picks former Mike Pence security adviser retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellog as Ukraine war point manhttps://t.co/n52ThWjUSw pic.twitter.com/RYxTP573tn

— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) November 28, 2024

Per Washington The Times:

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday picked retired Army Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, former Vice President Mike Pence’s national security adviser, to serve as his special envoy to Ukraine and Russia as he seeks to follow through on his promise to quickly end the conflict.

During his successful presidential campaign, Mr. Trump vowed that he would bring an end to the war that has dragged on for nearly three years, raising concerns in Kyiv and in Europe that Ukraine may be forced to accept territorial losses as part of a deal. Gen. Kellogg’s appointment will likely play a critical role in how Mr. Trump approaches the conflict when he takes office.

“Keith has led a distinguished military and business career, including serving in highly sensitive national security roles in my first administration. He was with me right from the beginning,” Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social account. “Together, we will secure peace through strength and make America and the world safe again.”