The new administration of Donald Trump is preparing to unveil a plan for a peaceful resolution to the Russian war against Ukraine. The proposal will be presented to allied nations by Trump's special representative in Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, according to Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources.
The offer will be announced at the security conference taking place from February 14 to 16 in Munich, one week ahead of the three-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of its neighboring country.
Recent comments from Kellogg and other administration officials suggest that the plan will revolve around the concept of “peace through strength.”
Elements of this strategy may include a potential freeze of the conflict and leaving territories occupied by Russian forces in a state of limbo. At the same time, security guarantees will be provided to Ukraine to prevent Moscow from launching another attack.
Kellogg indicated that the U.S. would prefer elections in Ukraine to take place shortly after a ceasefire.
Trump, for his part, has suggested that Ukraine could exchange U.S. military aid for access to rare earth metals.
On Wednesday, retired General Kellogg confirmed plans to attend the meeting in Munich.
“I will meet with America’s allies who are ready to work with us,” – wrote Kellogg on X.
Trump previously threatened Moscow with significant sanctions if it does not engage in negotiations.
This week, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he is open to holding elections after the war concludes – and after martial law is lifted.
The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, spoke this week with U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Waltz.
Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that contacts between U.S. and Russian agencies are intensifying.