Zelenskyy invites Trump envoy Kellogg to front lines so he can see the reality

Serhiy Sydorenko, KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — Saturday, 15 February 2025, 18:52

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is hoping that Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's envoy to Ukraine, will visit the military on the front line.

Source: Zelenskyy at the final press conference of the Munich Security Conference, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy explained that his main task in the dialogue with the US is to ensure the US understands what is happening in Ukraine.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "The American side needs to understand the realities, to understand and see for themselves."

These are Zelenskyy’s expectations for Kellogg's visit to Ukraine next week.

"I told Kellogg I would go to the front with him if he’s prepared [to go]," Zelenskyy said, noting that he will be back in Kyiv by then following a trip to Asia.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "It's also important for me that he should have a report from the military, from Syrskyi [Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine]... I really want him to tell President Trump everything. To tell him about it. After that, I will be ready to discuss these steps with President Trump."

Background: 

  • At the Munich Security Conference, the US asked Europe to submit detailed proposals regarding security guarantees for Ukraine.
  • Earlier, Zelenskyy said he was willing to discuss everything with Trump, including NATO and peacekeeping troops.

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