US Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg unexpectedly cancelled his visit to Kyiv, which was planned and announced long before the date. Ukrainian media suggest that the reason for the cancellation could be recent statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in which he voiced his vision for ending the current conflict.
According to local publications, Kellogg's visit, which was in the preparation stage in accordance with US law, was supposed to be a significant event in Ukrainian-American relations. However, the decision to cancel it was unexpected for both official Kyiv and observers. There has been no official explanation from the American side regarding the reasons for the cancellation.
Ukrainian analysts suggest that one of the possible reasons was the reaction of the American administration to Zelensky's recent statements. In his statements, the Ukrainian president outlined his own vision of a way out of the conflict, which, according to some experts, could have caused disagreement with the US position. The exact details of Zelensky's statements that could have influenced Kellogg's decision are not disclosed, but the media emphasize that his words could have touched on such sensitive topics as the strategy of conducting military operations, the conditions for possible peace, and the role of international partners.
The cancellation of the visit raised questions about the future format of interaction between Ukraine and the United States, especially in the context of the change in the American administration. Keith Kellogg, a former senior White House official, is known for his pragmatic approach to foreign policy. His appointment as special envoy was seen as a signal of the United States’ intention to maintain support for Ukraine while simultaneously building a more balanced strategy in the region.