**Trump Appoints General Kellogg as Special Envoy to Ukraine**
U.S. President Donald Trump has changed the role of General Keith Kellogg in efforts to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Instead of being involved in direct talks with Russia, General Kellogg will now communicate directly with Ukrainian leadership.
**Original Plan Changed**
General Kellogg was initially appointed as Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia. He was meant to be part of the U.S. team that would negotiate a peace deal between the two countries. However, Russian leaders did not want him involved in these talks because they thought he was too sympathetic to Ukraine.
**New Role for General Kellogg**
As Special Envoy to Ukraine, General Kellogg will now work directly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials. He knows them well and has a good working relationship with them. U.S. President Trump praised the new appointment on his social media platform.
**Response from General Kellogg**
General Kellogg was grateful for the new opportunity and thanked President Trump for it. He said he would do his best to serve the United States and advance its interests in the region.
**Previous Peace Plan**
Before his new role, General Kellogg had proposed a peace plan that involved freezing the front line between Ukraine and Russia, taking NATO accession off the table, and partially lifting sanctions on Russia. His plan also included continued U.S. military aid to Ukraine and strong security guarantees to prevent further Russian aggression.
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