Pars Today – The U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine has recently put forward a controversial plan to end the Ukraine war, sparking varied reactions.
U.S. President Donald Trump, since returning to the White House, has announced ending the Ukraine war his administration’s top priority; a goal not easily achievable.
According to Pars Today, citing Mehr News Agency, The Times wrote that the plan by retired General Keith Kellogg, U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine, proposes dividing Ukraine akin to post-World War II Berlin.
Kellogg suggests splitting Ukraine into two regions: west of the Dnieper River under British and French peacekeeping forces, while eastern Ukraine, including currently occupied areas, remains under Russian control, with an 18-mile demilitarized zone between them.
Kellogg emphasized that the U.S. would not deploy ground forces, but acknowledging Russian control over parts of eastern Ukraine could face backlash in Kyiv.
The proposal has raised concerns among Republicans and U.S. allies, with some fearing it signals acceptance of Russia’s demands and undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty. U.S. officials have also expressed worries about inconsistencies in Trump’s Ukraine policy.
Despite Kellogg’s respected anti-Russia stance in Kyiv, comparing Ukraine to Nazi Germany and proposing its division has alarmed Ukrainian officials, who see it as conceding to the Kremlin and threatening Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
In March 2025, Trump announced Kellogg would not negotiate with Russia, limiting his role to Ukraine affairs. This followed Russia’s rejection of a 30-day ceasefire and demand to halt arms shipments to Ukraine.
Kellogg previously visited Kyiv, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and touring frontlines to better understand Ukraine’s security needs.
While some view Kellogg’s plan as a step toward peace, others warn it could legitimize Russia’s actions and harm Ukraine’s sovereignty.
The Ukraine war began due to the West’s disregard for Moscow’s security concerns and NATO’s expansion near Russia’s borders. In February 2022, Russia launched a military offensive after its concerns were ignored. Western nations responded with extensive sanctions on Moscow and billions in military aid to Kyiv.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly outlined conditions for ending the war, including Ukraine’s non-alignment with NATO, lifting Western sanctions, and the complete withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbas and Novorossiya.
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