**US Official Condemns Russia’s Attack on Ukraine**
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Ukraine peace envoy, Keith Kellogg, has spoken out against Russia’s attack on Ukraine on Christmas Day. He said that “Christmas should be a time of peace” and that launching attacks on the day of Jesus’ birth is wrong.
**Attack Hits Cities in Eastern Ukraine**
The attack hit cities in eastern Ukraine, including Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine. Explosions were also heard as far west as Ivano-Frankvsk. This was not the first time Russia has launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine. The country has been at war with Russia for some time.
**US Official Promises to Bring Peace**
Kellogg emphasized that the world is watching closely and that the US is more resolved than ever to bring peace to the region. He also mentioned that Ukraine and the US have agreed on a date for his first visit to Kyiv, although the specific date has not been announced.
**Promise of Peace During Trump’s Campaign**
During Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, he promised to end the war in Ukraine. He suggested that he could negotiate a peace agreement that would satisfy both Ukraine and Russia.