Kellogg says he did not propose dividing Ukraine
Washington, April 12 (Hibya) – U.S. President's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, stated that the British newspaper The Times distorted his words and that he did not mean the division of Ukrainian territory.
In a post on X, Kellogg wrote: "The Times article distorted what I said. I was referring to a post-ceasefire stabilization force that supports Ukraine's sovereignty. When I mentioned division, I meant allied responsibility zones (excluding U.S. troops). I did not mean dividing Ukraine."
Earlier, The Times reported that Kellogg believed Ukraine could be divided into zones of control between European countries and Russia following the post–World War II Berlin model.
According to The Times, "British and French troops could occupy Ukraine’s western regions as a deterrent force to prevent the resumption of hostilities, while the Russian army would control the east." According to Trump’s special envoy, Ukrainian forces could be positioned between European and Russian troops. Kellogg also suggested a 30-kilometer demilitarized zone along the current front line.
On March 12, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the presence of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory under any flag or in any capacity would pose a threat to Russia and that Moscow would not accept it under any circumstances.
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