The US President Donald Trump's administration prepares to unveil a proposed plan to terminate Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine at the upcoming Munich Security Conference in Germany, scheduled for next week.
The blueprint is set to be presented to allies by Trump's special envoys to Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, sources revealed, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Details about the expected depth and format of the discussions could not be divulged.
The proposal would be unveiled at a February 14-16 conference in a Bavarian city a week before Russia's war marks its three-year anniversary. Kellogg and others have dropped subtle hints in recent weeks about the idea of achieving "peace through strength" that Trump allies have mentioned.
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Elements include potentially freezing the conflict and placing territory held by Russian forces in a state of limbo while providing Ukraine with assurances for its security, thereby preventing Moscow from launching any future attacks.
Later this month, Kellogg is expected to make his first trip to Kyiv and other parts of the European Union, according to individuals familiar with the matter. In Ukraine, he is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The source stated that the President of Ukraine plans to visit several countries in the Gulf region following his participation in the Munich conference.
Representatives for the office of the Ukrainian president preferred to refrain from commenting. General Kellogg will continue to collaborate with allies to help fulfill Trump's pledge to bring an end to the war, said Brian Hughes, National Security Council spokesperson.
Kellogg stated that the US would like to see elections held in Ukraine after a ceasefire, while Trump indicated that access to critical minerals in return for US support could be part of a settlement. A retired general will attend the Munich gathering scheduled for Wednesday.
The US president has also threatened Russia with severe penalties if it does not participate in negotiations.
The top concern for Ukraine's security is to join NATO, despite the fact that Kyiv acknowledges this goal is not achievable in the near future. Speaking this week, Zelensky stated his openness to holding elections once the war has concluded and martial law has been lifted.
The head of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's office, Andriy Yermak, met with US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz recently. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin's press secretary stated that interactions between US and Russian authorities are escalating.
Both Putin and Zelensky have indicated that their previous reluctance to conduct talks with each other has eased as Trump's proposal draws near. In an interview with TV host Piers Morgan late Tuesday, Zelensky reiterated his willingness to hold talks with Putin to end the war, in the presence of Ukraine's allies.
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