Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg on Trump's Ceasefire Efforts in Ukraine

Trump's Peace Initiative

• 🇺🇸 President Trump is actively pursuing a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, engaging in calls with both Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin.
• 🎯 The goal is to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire that leads to a peace treaty, with negotiations potentially starting in Saudi Arabia.
• ⏳ Trump's involvement is seen as crucial, with the current progress being made significantly faster than anticipated, within 58 days of the conflict.

Ceasefire Negotiations and Challenges

• 💬 Ceasefire deals are described as "messy to start", with initial escalations like drone and missile launches occurring shortly after discussions.
• ⚠️ Both sides are expected to come to negotiations with extreme positions, but the expectation is that these will be resolved through dialogue.
• 🤝 Technical talks will precede comprehensive ceasefire negotiations, focusing on the specifics of ending the conflict.

Key Discussion Points

• 🗣️ President Trump engaged in a substantive conversation with President Zelenskyy about the children removed from Ukraine into Russia, focusing on their return.
• 🗺️ Discussions also involve the status of occupied territories like Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, distinguishing between occupation and annexation.
• 🇺🇸 A dedicated team, including individuals like Mike Wallace and Secretary Rubio, is working on the U.S. side to facilitate these talks.

Trump's Dealmaking Approach

• 🌟 General Kellogg highlights President Trump's role as the "ultimate dealmaker", expressing confidence in his ability to drive the process towards a resolution.
• 🕊️ The ultimate aim is to end the killing and achieve peace, with a focus on the human cost of the conflict.
• 🤝 The U.S. team is described as highly competent and proud of their collective effort to achieve peace.