U.S. Special Envoy Kellogg Arrives in Ukraine to Meet With Zelensky
Keith Kellogg (R) in Ukraine, Feb. 19, 2025. X/ @jean4ber
February 19, 2025 Hour: 8:12 am
Previously, Finnish and Swedish politicians underscored Europe’s interests in ongoing peace efforts.
On Wednesday, Keith Kellogg, the U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, arrived in Kiev. During his visit, Kellogg will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Speaking to reporters, Kellogg described his trip as “a chance for good potential negotiations,” Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne reported.
“Part of my mission is to listen” before returning to the U.S. to report to President Donald Trump, Kellogg said, emphasizing that his country recognizes the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Previously, on Tuesday, Finnish and Swedish politicians underscored Europe’s interests in ongoing peace efforts as the United States and Russia held closed-door talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
The peace settlement for Ukraine should not result in changes to Europe’s security architecture, and Europe’s interests should be an important part of it, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said, stressing that the outcome of the peace talks will not only affect the whole Europe but also Finland’s own security.
In Stockholm, Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Stenergard echoed similar concerns, stressing that nothing can be negotiated without Ukraine, and it is essential that European interests are taken into account in the ongoing peace talks.
She added that the U.S.-Russia meeting cannot be considered a negotiation, as Ukraine was not involved. Stenergard warned that the outcome of the talks between the United States and Russia would have long-term implications for European security.
Their statement came after closed-door talks between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday.
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Source: Xinhua
