Kellogg’s go to comes amid widespread hypothesis and nervousness that President Donald Trump may negotiate a peace deal on Ukraine over the heads of Kyiv and different Western allies.
“He’ll go to [Ukrainian Army Chief Commander General Oleksandr] Syrskyi, possibly the brigades’ commanders … army intelligence. We are going to speak about safety ensures intimately, as it can be crucial. After his go to and return to the U.S. we are going to perceive when will we meet with President Trump,” Zelenskyy mentioned.
Final week, Kellogg introduced he could be touring to Germany, Belgium and Ukraine between Feb. 13-22, “to advance President Trump’s objective of securing peace by way of energy in Ukraine and upholding the nationwide safety pursuits of america.”
Up to now, out of Trump’s administration, solely Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has visited Kyiv, bringing with him a draft settlement on financial cooperation in trade for the promise of Washington’s help. Zelenskyy ultimately refused to signal the deal because it featured no safety ensures for Ukraine.
“Our nation just isn’t a useful resource base,” Zelenskyy mentioned Monday whereas commenting on why he didn’t signal the primary draft, crafted by the American aspect. Either side agreed the deal must be reworked from a memo to a stronger deal format that may clearly outline the advantages and obligations for each signatories, Zelenskyy mentioned.
