We’ve now heard a number of from the US administration how Donald J. Trump is on the finish of his persistence with the dearth of advance in direction of a cease-fire and a long-lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine.
We are able to think about that he’s equally disgusted with each combatants – or we will higher gauge what’s taking place inside Trump’s head by the actions of his prime advisers.
For that, let’s check out two particular envoys: Steve Whitaker and Keith Kellogg.
Whereas we haven’t seen Whitaker publicly pressuring the Russians, there’s now substantial proof of a hardening of the Kellogg stance in direction of Ukraine.
In an earlier report right here in TGP, we’ve proven how Kellog tipped the scales of the Ukrainian acceptance for the final spherical of talks in Istanbul.
As probably the most pro-Kiev of Trump officers, he shocked many by giving an interview saying that Ukraine will ever be a part of NATO, and admitting that the Russian worries about NATO growth East have been justified.
Kellogg additionally stated he’s needed to strain Zelensky’s crew into going to Istanbul talks:
“I spoke with [Ukrainian Defense Minister] Rustem Umerov, who will lead the delegation on the subsequent talks in Istanbul, and he hasn’t seen [the memorandum] but both. I all the time warn: don’t say issues such as you gained’t present up. A part of life is exhibiting up. It’s essential present that you simply’re critical.”
Kellogg says he’s needed to LECTURE Zelensky’s crew about going to Istanbul talks
‘When you don’t present up, a part of life is exhibiting up’
‘And it’s essential to present you’re critical’ about peace https://t.co/qE89HEUNOu pic.twitter.com/aG8jsajcs6
— RT (@RT_com) Could 29, 2025
And at present, the retired Basic criticized the chance of steep escalation after Ukraine attacked the nuclear-capable bombers’ airbases deep inside Russia.
“’I’m telling you: the chance ranges are going method up – I imply, what occurred this weekend’, Trump’s envoy, Keith Kellogg, instructed Fox Information. ‘Folks have to grasp within the nationwide safety house: if you assault an opponent’s a part of their nationwide survival system, which is their triad, the nuclear triad, meaning your threat stage goes up since you don’t know what the opposite aspect goes to do. You’re unsure.”
“Kellogg stated the harm to the Russian bombers on the weekend was much less necessary than the psychological impression on Russia and that he was significantly involved by unconfirmed stories of a Ukrainian assault on a naval base in northern Russia.
White Home spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated on Tuesday that Trump had not been knowledgeable prematurely of Ukraine’s drone assaults on Russia’s bombers.”
Nice to be on @AmericaRpts with @JacquiHeinrich @johnrobertsFox speaking about UKR-RU struggle termination. pic.twitter.com/6jgeunj7IW
— Keith Kellogg (@generalkellogg) June 4, 2025
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