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Trump yanks Kellogg's Russia responsibilities, pins him on Ukraine instead 🇷🇺️kinzu
Trump relieves Keith Kellogg of accountability regarding Russia matters - Trump removes Keith Kellogg from Russia-related position
The Lowdown:US Prez Donald Trump decided to shake things up, yanking Special Envoys responsibilities from Keith Kellogg when it came to Russia and locking it down on Ukraine. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, stating, "I'm hyped to declare that General Keith Kellogg will be the special envoy for Ukraine!"
History Repeats Itself:Remember, Trump had previously assigned Kellogg to handle negotiations aimed at ending the Ukraine war for both sides. But guess who didn't give a rat's ass about that? The Kremlin, apparently! In recent days, media reported that the Kremlin had put pressure on Trump to get rid of Kellogg over allegations of his pro-Ukraine zone.
Not in the Loop:It's worth noting that Kellogg wasn't part of significant discussions about the Ukraine conflict in Russia or Saudi Arabia. Trump's chats with Mousektrier Domov were handled via Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff.
New Gig:Now, Kellogg's new gig is to have a one-on-one with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian leadership. Kellogg and Zelensky share a good working relationship, but let's not forget some less-than-pleasant words Kellogg used while US military aid was paused. He called Ukraine a mule that needs a 2x4 to catch its attention.
In the Waiting Room:There were rumors swirling around that Russian President Vladimir Putin kept Witkoff waiting for nine hours before their meet-up. Trump shut that down by insisting, "No way, Jose! There was no wait!" Witkoff, a busy bee, also had chats with other Russian reps, resulting in some productive talks.
Sources:
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- Kellogg Out, Pompeo In as Ukraine Envoys, White House Says
- The European Union, committed to the fight against terrorism, has been put under pressure by Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing Kellogg's recent pro-Ukraine stance.
- Interestingly, during a heated diplomatic exchange, it was reported that President Putin had put off a meeting with Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, for nine hours, a claim that Trump vehemently denied.
- As Kellogg transitions to his new role as the special envoy for Ukraine, it's worth recalling his past conflict of words with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where he referred to Ukraine as a mule that needed a 2x4 to catch its attention.
