US set to unveil Trump plan to end Ukraine war
It is anticipated that US President Donald Trump's administration will unveil a long-awaited plan to bring an end to Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference in Germany next week, according to individuals who are well-informed about the situation.
The blueprint would be presented to allies by Keith Kellogg, Trump's special representative on Ukraine and Russia issues, the people said, speaking on condition of anonymity. They did not clarify how detailed the discussions were expected to be or what format they would follow.
A proposal will be presented at the February 14-16 conference in the Bavarian city, to be announced a week before the three-year mark of Russia's war. Kellogg and others have made subtle indications in recent weeks that align with the idea of "peace through strength" advocated by Trump's allies.
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Elements include potentially freezing the conflict and leaving territory occupied by Russian forces in a state of stagnation, while providing Ukraine with guarantees to ensure that Moscow cannot engage in future aggression.
Later this month, Kellogg is expected to make his first trip to Kiev and other parts of the European Union, according to individuals familiar with the matter. In Ukraine, he is expected to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In the meantime, the Ukrainian leader is planning to visit several countries in the Gulf region following the Munich conference, according to what people said.
Spokespeople for the Ukrainian president's office refused to comment. General Kellogg will continue to engage in efforts to secure assistance from allies to help fulfill President Trump's promise to end the war, according to National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes.
Kellogg has indicated that the US would like to see elections held in Ukraine following a ceasefire, while Trump has implied that access to essential minerals as a quid pro quo for US support could be part of a settlement.
The US president has also threatened Moscow with severe economic penalties if it does not participate in negotiations.
Ukraine's main security concern is getting a guarantee of safety from NATO, which Kyiv admits is unlikely in the near future. Zelensky recently stated that he is open to elections once the war ends and martial law is lifted.
The chief advisor to the Ukrainian president, Andriy Yermak, recently engaged in a conversation with Michael Waltz, the top US national security adviser. Meanwhile, the official spokesperson for the Russian president noted that there has been an increase in contacts between US and Russian agencies.
Both Putin and Zelensky said that their initial reluctance to communicate with each other has eased ahead of Trump's plan. In an interview late on Tuesday with television presenter Piers Morgan, Zelensky reiterated his willingness to speak with Putin to bring an end to the conflict, under the observation of Ukraine's allies.
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