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Kellogg vs. Zelenskyy: Who has the better plan for peace in Ukraine?
Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy, outlines a plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war and compares it to the strategies of Trump and Zelensky.
Kellogg vs. Zelenskyy: Who has the better plan for peace in Ukraine?
Donald Trump has brought a new actor into play in the Russia-Ukraine conflict: former General Keith Kellogg! The 80-year-old, who served as a security adviser during Trump's first term, is appointed as a special envoy for the war in Ukraine. Trump has made ending this nearly three-year conflict a central focus of his foreign policy, and Kellogg could play a key role in his plans.
Kellogg, a Vietnam War veteran and former adviser to Mike Pence, has already formulated a strategy to end the war. In a paper published in April, he called for a ceasefire and negotiations, blaming the Biden administration for the ongoing conflict. Kellogg argues that a “strong president” like Trump could have prevented Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. His proposals include that the US continue to supply weapons to Ukraine, but only on the condition that Kiev takes part in peace talks with Russia.
Kellogg's controversial plan
The plan calls for NATO to postpone Ukraine's application for membership in order to persuade Russia to enter into dialogue. In addition, Russia could be offered a relaxation of sanctions if it agrees to a peace agreement. Kellogg also proposes imposing levies on Russian energy sales to finance Ukraine's reconstruction. But experts warn: Russia will only negotiate if it sees itself in a strong position, while a ceasefire could have catastrophic consequences for Ukraine.
Trump himself has not yet released specific details about his strategy, but has emphasized that he has an “exact plan” to end the conflict. In a podcast, he explained that surprise was an important part of his strategy. Meanwhile, his vice president JD Vance has suggested that a demilitarized zone between Russia and Ukraine could be part of the negotiations, but that would mean Ukraine having to cede parts of its territory to Russia. However, Ukraine has made it clear that any peace agreement must include the withdrawal of Russian annexations, including Crimea.