Richard Parks President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has nominated retired General Keith Kellogg as the new special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, a trusted military advisor during Trump’s first term, will take on the critical task of managing the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump praised Kellogg, saying, “He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!”
Kellogg, who served as National Security Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence and briefly as acting National Security Advisor to President Trump, has long been involved in shaping U.S. foreign policy. As special envoy, he will be expected to handle the increasingly volatile situation in Ukraine, particularly as the Biden administration continues its extensive military support for the Ukrainian government.
Trump has been outspoken in his criticism of Biden’s strategy, suggesting that he could end the war in a day by compelling Ukraine to negotiate with Russia. Kellogg’s appointment signals a shift toward Trump’s “America First” agenda, which advocates for a more aggressive and unilateral approach to foreign policy.
Kellogg’s extensive experience and conservative viewpoints make him a significant player in the future direction of U.S. foreign policy, especially as the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its third year.