Kellogg shuts down rumors of USA's Ukraine peace plan
The special envoy of the U.S. president for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, denied on Thursday reports that he plans to present a plan to end the war in Ukraine during the Munich Security Conference. He also mentioned that Ukraine should organize presidential elections after a ceasefire.
In an interview with Newsmax, Kellogg refuted reports that a peace plan was to be presented next week. He emphasized that such an announcement would come from the U.S. president, but it is not expected to happen soon.
Kellogg denies media reports
The general addressed Bloomberg's report suggesting he intended to present a proposal to end the war in Ukraine during the Munich Security Conference (February 14-16).
He clarified that in Munich he only plans to meet with European leaders, and he will report the results to the president upon his return.
Bloomberg suggested that Trump's "peace plan" might include freezing the conflict, leaving the occupied territories of Ukraine in an unresolved status, and providing security guarantees for Kyiv. Trump was also expected to seek U.S. access to Ukrainian rare earth metals in exchange for further military aid.
In the conversation with Newsmax, Kellogg reiterated that Ukraine should hold elections, although the constitution currently prevents this. He added that elections would be necessary in the future as a sign of a healthy democracy, but it does not imply that Zelensky needs to step down.
Zelensky: Trump doesn't have a plan yet
Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Thursday that Trump "does not yet have an official plan to end the war."
"There is no official plan yet. What’s been published here and there... I am sure this is not the official plan of President Trump," Zelensky said in response to media inquiries.
