Trump sets ambitious goal for Keith Kellogg to end Ukraine war in 100 days

US President Donald Trump has set his special envoy for the Ukraine war, Keith Kellogg, the task of ending the conflict between Ukraine and Russia in 100 days. This ambitious goal has raised doubts among experts, as many do not believe that such a quick resolution to the war is possible, The Wall Street Journal reports.

According to the publication, Keith Kellogg's role as special envoy is to take the initial steps to launch peace talks. However, most observers are skeptical that such a quick result can be achieved. It is likely that all stages of the negotiation process will be under the personal control of President Trump himself, which makes this task even more difficult.

Russia's position towards Kellogg is wary. As the WSJ notes, Kellogg has repeatedly publicly supported the idea that Ukraine is capable of achieving victory on the battlefield with US support. He believes that the increase in the supply of heavy weapons from the Biden administration could give Trump leverage over the Kremlin and force Russia to sit down at the negotiating table. However, the Kremlin has shown no interest in talks with Kellogg, believing that improving relations between Trump and Putin during Trump's potential return to power could make it easier to reach an agreement.

Kellogg's former colleagues explain that his appointment as special envoy was the result of his public criticism of the Joe Biden administration, which he accused of delaying the provision of military aid to Ukraine and of provoking Moscow by supporting Ukraine's accession to NATO. Kellogg also called for a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement of the conflict, using "carrots and sticks" methods to force both sides to sit down at the negotiating table.

Earlier, Donald Trump officially appointed General Keith Kellogg as a special representative to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, hoping to reach a peace agreement in the near future. At the same time, the move raises questions about the feasibility of such a quick resolution of the military conflict, especially given the current situation on the front line and the importance of international support for Ukraine.

The task that Trump has set for Kellogg is extremely difficult, given the unprecedented threat to Ukraine and the constant pressure from Russia. However, it also reflects a strategic shift in the US approach to resolving this conflict, where Trump is trying to take a more active role in reaching a compromise.