Trump considering Richard Grenell as envoy for Ukraine conflict

The President-elect of the USA, Donald Trump, is considering appointing Richard Grenell as a special envoy for the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Grenell, a former intelligence chief and ambassador to Germany, is known for criticising Ukraine's swift accession to NATO.

According to Reuters, Grenell could play a key role in Trump's efforts to end Russia’s war with Ukraine. The decision to create this position has not yet been made, but it could be one of the new president's first diplomatic moves.

During the election campaign, Trump promised to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine within 24 hours, but he did not reveal the details of his plan. During the Republican Party convention, Grenell suggested the creation of autonomous regions in Ukraine, which was met with criticism from President Zelensky.

The Ukrainska Pravda portal noted that some statements by Grenell may cause concern in Kyiv while commenting on the agency's reports. According to the portal, "In July, Grenell told Bloomberg that a path to peace in Ukraine could include the creation of 'autonomous zones'."

"Autonomous regions can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, but you got to work through those details," he said.

Grenell opposes Ukraine's imminent accession to NATO, which aligns with the views held by many in Trump's circle.

Grenell has extensive diplomatic experience and knowledge of European affairs. In addition to his work in Germany, he was President Trump's special envoy in negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo.

Previously, Grenell was considered a candidate for Secretary of State, but ultimately the nomination went to Senator Marco Rubio. The fact that Grenell was considered demonstrates the significant trust Trump places in him, emphasised Reuters.