Kellogg proposes negotiations, lifting some of the sanctions, opposes Ukraine’s entry into NATO: Press: Internet and media: Lenta.ru

Candidate for the post of Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia in the administration Donald Trump Keith Kellogg previously proposed freezing the front lines in Ukraine, introducing a demilitarized zone and partially lifting sanctions on Russia in exchange for a ceasefire. About this reports CNN.

The network refers to Kellogg’s plan, prepared in April for the America First Policy Institute. As part of the plan, he proposed a limited lifting of sanctions against Russia upon agreement to a truce. At the same time, a complete revision of the restrictions will be possible only with the signing of a peace agreement that will suit Ukraine.

Kellogg also proposes introducing a special tax on energy exports from Russia. The funds received can be used for Ukraine. At the same time Kyiv will have to renounce the armed return of territories, but will retain the right to achieve them diplomatically.

Trump suggested the candidacy of Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg for the post of special envoy for Ukraine on November 27. According to the President-elect USAKellogg will be able to “make the world safe again.”

Putin may like Kellogg’s plan

Kellogg’s plan to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, which may please Russian President Vladimir Putin, reports CNN TV channel.

Kellogg invites countries to cease fire and sit down at the negotiating table. At the same time, he emphasizes that the United States should not take part in further confrontation Moscow and Kyiv. The special envoy also called Ukraine’s entry into NATO. In addition, the politician said that the United States should offer assistance to Ukraine in the form of a loan.

Kellogg stressed that official US policy should set as its goal a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement of the conflict, the TV channel recalled.

Kellogg believes that it is necessary to realize “peace through strength”

Kellogg described his future work, turning to the concept of the former American leader Ronald Reagan. He emphasized the need to realize “peace through strength.”

The concept of “peace through strength” was the basis of Reagan’s foreign policy, which Trump adopted to implement his foreign policy vision.

First Deputy Chairman of the Committee Federation Council on international affairs Vladimir Dzhabarov statedthat the United States should not try to influence Russia using force. “If he means American strength or the strength of the NATO bloc, then he is deeply mistaken. They don’t have the strength to force us to do what they want. Let him first understand these problems, the essence of the conflict, and then make his recommendations,” the senator emphasized.

Kellogg opposes inviting Ukraine to NATO

Kellogg admitted the danger of talking about Ukraine’s admission to NATO, RIA Novosti draws attention.

Thus, earlier, Kellogg, along with other experts, indicated in an article that in exchange for compliance with the ceasefire, the creation of a demilitarized zone and participation in peace negotiations, Russia could be offered limited sanctions relief.

At the same time, Kyiv will be asked to renounce its territorial claims. Kellogg also expressed the opinion that the Ukrainian conflict could be prevented if Washington did not make statements about Ukraine’s future membership in NATO and thereby did not provoke Russia.

Europe expressed concerns over Kellogg’s appointment

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s appointment of retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine could leave Europe without American allies. noted Bloomberg agency.

In particular, according to the agency, European politicians are frightened by Kellogg’s readiness to stop military assistance Armed Forces of Ukraine in case Kyiv refuses peace negotiations with Russia. In this regard, European countries began to increase their own production capabilities.

Newspaper Der Spiegel expressed the view that Kellogg would be faced with a “virtually impossible task.” According to the publication, Kellogg will have to conclude a deal that will suit each party to a certain extent. The article says that this is almost impossible.