**US President Trump Appoints Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia**
On February 3, US President Donald Trump officially appointed retired General Keith Kellogg as a special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. This decision was reported by Voice of America correspondent Kateryna Lisunova.
According to Trump, progress has been made on the Russia-Ukraine issue. However, he did not provide further details about his plan. Kellogg previously served as the executive secretary and chief of staff of the US National Security Council in the first Trump administration.
**Kellogg’s Background and Views**
General Kellogg has experience working with Ukraine. He was scheduled to visit Ukraine in January but postponed his trip due to legal reasons. Kellogg has praised President Trump for engaging with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He believes that President Biden’s refusal to work with Putin was a mistake and thinks President Trump can broker a deal between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
**Kellogg’s Views on Ukraine Elections**
General Kellogg stated that Ukraine’s presidential and parliamentary elections, suspended since the full-scale war began, need to be held. He believes holding these elections during wartime would strengthen Ukraine’s democracy.
**Debating Ceasefire and Resolution**
The Trump administration is discussing whether to secure a temporary ceasefire before negotiating a permanent resolution. The election winner could oversee future talks with Moscow. General Kellogg also suggested using frozen Russian assets to purchase American weapons for Ukraine.
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