US envoy Kellogg dismisses Ukraine peace plan rumours
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 organise presidential elections after a ceasefire.
In an interview with Newsmax, Kellogg refuted claims that a peace plan was to be presented next week. He emphasised that any announcement would come from the U.S. president, but it will not occur in the near future.
Kellogg denies media reports
The general responded to Bloomberg's information suggesting he intended to propose a resolution to the war in Ukraine during the Munich Security Conference (14-16 February).
He explained that in Munich he only plans to meet with European leaders and will present the results to the president upon his return.
Bloomberg speculated that Trump's "peace plan" might entail freezing the conflict, maintaining an unresolved status for the occupied territories of Ukraine, and providing security guarantees for Kyiv. There were also expectations that Trump would demand U.S. access to Ukrainian rare earth metals in exchange for further military aid.
During the discussion with Newsmax, Kellogg reiterated that Ukraine should hold elections, even though the constitution currently prevents it. He added that it will be necessary in the future as a sign of a healthy democracy, but this does not mean Zelensky has 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 questions.
