Kellogg backed partial lifting of sanctions on Russia in exchange for a cease-fire

Keith Kellogg, a candidate for the post of special envoy for Ukraine and Russia in the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, has supported the partial lifting of sanctions on Russia in exchange for a ceasefire. CNN reported this on November 29, citing his plan, prepared in April for the America First Policy Institute.

Kellogg proposed freezing the battle lines and introducing a demilitarized zone. For agreeing to this, Russia would receive limited sanctions relief, according to the special envoy-designate's plan. However, the full one will be implemented only after the signing of a peace agreement that would suit Ukraine.

The TV channel reported that Kellogg also plans to impose a tax on Russian energy exports, which would pay for Ukraine's recovery. At the same time, the Kiev authorities should refuse to return the occupied territories by armed means, opting for diplomatic means.

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Earlier, on November 27, Kellogg announced his intention to establish peace by force. At the same time, Der Spiegel magazine reported that Kellogg in his new position will face an almost impossible mission and he is unlikely to be able to cope with it.

On this day, CNN reported that Trump's future national security adviser Mike Waltz is looking for optimal ways to solve the Ukrainian conflict. In particular, the official states that it is necessary to restore peace and get ahead of the escalation ladder, rather than just reacting to it. The TV channel suggests that the Trump administration will try to establish a ceasefire in the Ukrainian crisis in order to freeze it for the duration of the negotiations.

Trump, for his part, speaking at the White House for the first time since winning the election on Nov. 15, promised to "work very hard" to end the Ukrainian conflict. He emphasized that it is necessary to prevent an increase in the number of victims of the crisis.

The election of the 47th president of the United States was held on November 5. In the national vote, Trump received 51% of the vote, while Democratic candidate Kamala Harris received 47.4%. Speaking to supporters, the Republican said that he considers his goal as head of state to be the cessation of military conflicts in the world.

The last round of talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul on March 29, 2022. They lasted about three hours. Later, Kiev officially refused contacts with Moscow.