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Kyiv should hold elections after "ceasefire", Trump's special Ukraine envoy says


Published on 2025-02-01 13:00:38 - MSN
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  • Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has said the US wants Ukraine to hold presidential and parliamentary elections, especially if a "ceasefire" agreement is reached.

Keith Kellogg, a former national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence and a potential special envoy to Ukraine under a future Trump administration, has suggested that Ukraine should hold elections once a ceasefire is established. In an interview with The Telegraph, Kellogg emphasized the importance of democratic processes in Ukraine, stating that elections would help legitimize the government and demonstrate to the world that Ukraine is committed to democracy. He believes that this move would also strengthen Ukraine's position in peace negotiations with Russia. However, he acknowledged the logistical challenges, including the displacement of millions of Ukrainians and the ongoing conflict, which could complicate the organization of such elections.

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