CNN noted Kellogg's absence from the U.S. delegation for the Alaska summit.

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg will not attend the Russia-U.S. summit in Alaska. This was reported by CNN on August 15.

One of the broadcaster's sources said that Kellogg is perceived by the Russian side as sympathetic to Ukraine, which could make his presence at the meeting counterproductive. At the same time, according to CNN sources, Kellogg shared all the information he gathered from his conversations with the Ukrainian side, with Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and his absence would not be a serious problem.

It is indicated that Europe is concerned that Kellogg was not included in the delegation of US President Donald Trump.

"He hoped to be there. <...> Kellogg understands better than anyone what Ukraine can do in terms of a deal," the European official said.

It is expected that in the future Kellogg will be included in the delegation to a trilateral meeting of representatives of the United States, Russia and Ukraine, the channel's sources said.

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