Keith Kellogg among candidates for Trump’s Ukraine envoy - media

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering appointing Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general who presented him with a plan to end the war in Ukraine, as the U.S. special envoy for Ukraine negotiations.

Reuters reported this on Wednesday, citing three informed sources, Ukrinform saw.

“Kellogg, who was the chief of staff for the White House National Security Council during Trump's 2017-2021 term and national security adviser to then-Vice President Mike Pence, would likely play a central role in attempting to resolve the conflict if he is selected,” the report says.

At the same time, it is noted that Kellogg faces competition for the position as former Trump acting director of national intelligence Richard Grenell is also among the potential picks. One source who reported on Kellogg’s possible appointment on Wednesday said Grenell still appeared the frontrunner.

As reported, Keith Kellogg’s plan to end the war in Ukraine would involve freezing the contact lines and forcing Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiating table. Meanwhile, Grenell has advocated for the creation of “autonomous zones” as a means of resolving the war in Ukraine.