Trump's envoy predicts Ukraine war could end by 2025

General Keith Kellogg, Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, expressed his conviction that the war in Ukraine could end in 2025. In a conversation with Fox Business, he emphasised that both Russia and Ukraine are exhausted by the ongoing fighting.

"It's like a cage fight. You have two fighters, and both want to give up. You just need a referee to separate them," Kellogg said.

Kellogg believes that Donald Trump has the vision and energy to lead peace talks. The general stressed that the current moment is ideal for ending the conflict, considering the enormous losses on both sides. It is estimated that Russia has lost between 222,000 and 254,000 soldiers, and Ukraine about 93,000 people.

The General criticised the attack by Ukrainian forces on Russian General Igor Kirillov, suggesting that Ukrainians have "stretched the rules of war." Nevertheless, Kellogg believes the incident will not affect negotiations. "These are, in a sense, things that happen in war," he added.

Not everyone shares Kellogg's optimism. In an interview with Foreign Affairs, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that he does not see Russia's readiness to negotiate. "Maybe this will change throughout 2025," added Blinken.

General Kellogg did not confirm reports of a planned visit to Kyiv, but noted that if it happens, its purpose will be "fact-finding," not making political decisions.