"Too Pro-Ukraine": Trump's Envoy Excluded from Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
🔹 According to an NBC News report citing a Russian official, Kellogg was absent from the US-Russia summit in Riyadh on February 18 due to Moscow’s reservations about his stance on Ukraine.
🔹 The former US general, confirmed as Trump’s envoy for Russia-Ukraine negotiations in January 2024, was also missing from the latest US-Ukraine discussions in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, where National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Ukrainian officials.
🔹 Despite Kellogg’s absence, Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal presented by the Trump administration, contingent on Russia’s commitment to the plan.
On Thursday, another key Trump envoy, Steve Witkoff, along with a US delegation, arrived in Moscow to advance negotiations.
📌 Shortly after Witkoff’s arrival, Putin made a significant statement, acknowledging his support for halting hostilities but stressing that several “issues need to be discussed.”
📌 Putin also hinted at a potential phone call with Trump, as reported by Russian state media agency TASS.
📌 The next steps in the conflict resolution process, Putin added, will depend on how the situation evolves on the ground.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed skepticism over Moscow’s commitment to the ceasefire, alleging that Russia is introducing preconditions designed to stall progress.
📢 “Putin is crowding the ceasefire proposal with demands meant to delay or derail progress,” Zelenskyy said, warning of potential bad faith negotiations from Russia’s side.
🔹 In response to Moscow’s approach, Trump issued a strong warning from the Oval Office after meeting NATO Secretary John Bolton, stating that if Russia rejects the ceasefire, it will face “devastating financial penalties.”
🔹 Trump’s remarks reflect growing frustration within the White House as the administration pushes for a breakthrough in the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict.
📢 “Russia will determine its next steps, but if they turn down this proposal, they should be ready for severe consequences,” Trump added.
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