**Trump’s Ukraine Peace Envoy Plans January Trip to Kyiv and European Capitals**
The incoming Ukraine peace envoy for the Trump administration, Keith Kellogg, plans to visit Kyiv and several other European capitals in early January. This trip is part of the new administration’s effort to address the Russia-Ukraine war.
Kellogg will meet with senior Ukrainian leaders in Kyiv during his visit. His team has also arranged meetings in other European cities, including Rome and Paris. However, the itinerary remains subject to change.
The meetings are expected to focus on “fact-finding” to inform the incoming Trump administration. This means that Kellogg’s trip is not meant to launch formal negotiations with Russia. Instead, it aims to gather information about the war in Ukraine.
Trump has pledged to end the war within 24 hours of assuming office. However, he hasn’t provided details on how he plans to do it. At his first news conference since winning the election, Trump called the war “horrible” and underscored the urgent need to bring it to an end.
**Ukraine’s President Meets with Polish Prime Minister**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Lviv on December 17. They discussed bilateral cooperation, historical reconciliation, and coordination with Western partners.
Zelensky also expressed his country’s determination to achieve victory over Russia. He said that Ukraine is a strong country that has proven its strength on the battlefield throughout Putin’s aggression.
**NATO Takes Responsibility for Coordinating Military Aid**
NATO has assumed responsibility for coordinating Western military aid to Ukraine through the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine center. This move comes as tensions between NATO and Russia continue to surge.
The survey found that 55% of respondents prioritized ending the conflict over Ukraine’s territorial integrity, up from 39% in September 2024 and 26% in April 2022.