**US Envoys Call for Sanctions and Concessions to End Ukraine War**
The US special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, attended a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference on February 15. He called for additional sanctions on Russia’s “shadow fleet” of oil tankers that help evade sanctions.
Kellogg said that Russia is driven by its oil wealth, with 70% of its war funding coming from petrol, oil, and gas sales. He suggested that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin would have to give up his oil revenue for a peace deal.
**The Shadow Fleet**
Russia’s “shadow fleet” refers to a group of oil tankers used to evade sanctions. Kellogg said that these tankers are essential to funding the Kremlin’s war efforts.
**Concessions Needed**
Kellogg stated that both Ukraine and Russia must make concessions to end the war. However, he did not specify what concessions would be required from each side.
**History Shows a Different Path**
Kellogg noted that Russia has lost a large number of soldiers in the conflict. He compared this to the 700,000 Russian soldiers lost during World War II’s Battle of Stalingrad. Kellogg warned that killing one’s way out of the conflict would not be successful.
**Trump Administration’s Efforts**
The Trump administration is working to bring Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating table. However, specific steps to end the war have not been outlined by President Donald Trump.
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