Kremlin Excludes Trump's Envoy Kellogg From Ukraine Peace Talks Over Pro-Ukrainian Stance

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Updated Mar 14, 2025, 09:35 AM

Keith Kellogg, the U.S. President's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has been excluded from high-level peace negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. The Kremlin communicated to U.S. officials that they did not want Kellogg involved in these discussions, citing his perceived closeness to Ukraine and describing him as not the type of person they were looking for in negotiations. Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, was notably absent from two recent summits in Saudi Arabia involving both Russian and Ukrainian officials. The decision to exclude him from these talks was reportedly influenced by the Kremlin's view that Kellogg was too pro-Ukrainian, a stance that has been criticized by Russian officials. Despite his exclusion, the White House has emphasized that Kellogg remains a valued part of the team, particularly in negotiations with European allies. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and the complexities of diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

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Berliner Zeitung

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Russia does not want Trump's Ukraine special envoy Kellogg in talks to end the Ukraine war. #Ukraine https://t.co/gz1UHylfKh

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Urgent | NBC News quoted a senior Russian official: President Putin saw Kellogg as a very biased person for Ukraine

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Urgent | NBC News quoted American and Russian officials: Keith Kellogg excluded Trump's envoy from the peace talks after the Kremlin rejected his presence