**Retired General Tapped for Ukraine and Russia Role**
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen retired General Keith Kellogg to be his Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia. This is a key role in handling relations between these two countries.
General Kellogg has had a long military and business career, serving in high-security roles in Trump’s first administration. He worked closely with Trump at the beginning of his presidency and will now work together again to achieve peace through strength.
**Background**
General Kellogg visited Ukraine in 2023, including the liberated town of Izium. He later wrote a report for the US Senate on Ukraine’s urgent needs. He supports Trump’s push for peace by advocating a ceasefire accompanied by military aid for Ukraine to deter Russia.
In his policy papers and interviews, General Kellogg suggests that future American military aid will require Ukraine to participate in peace talks with Russia. He believes Ukraine should not give up its goal of regaining all its territory but use diplomacy instead of force.
**Ukraine Asks for Help**
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister has asked the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to monitor ports in Odesa Oblast due to increased Russian attacks on infrastructure and civilian vessels. A downed Russian drone caused damage and injured nine people, including four children.
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