Trump sets the goal of ending the conflict in Ukraine in 100 days

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Trump sets goal of ending conflict in Ukraine in 100 days

US President Donald Trump has instructed his special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, to end the conflict in Ukraine within 100 days, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources close to the White House. The new deadline underscores the Trump administration's ambitious intentions, although analysts note that the task will be more difficult than stated during the election campaign.

During the election campaign, Trump confidently claimed that he could resolve the Ukraine conflict in just 24 hours. However, after taking office, the president acknowledged that the process could take longer. The new 100-day deadline demonstrates the president’s desire for quick results, but the plan faces many obstacles.

The key role in the initiative is given to Keith Kellogg, whom Trump appointed as a special envoy for Ukraine. However, according to the WSJ, Kellogg's role in the negotiations may be limited. Sources from among his former colleagues claim that he is completely dependent on Trump's instructions, which makes him more of an executor than an initiator of negotiating decisions. Moreover, the publication's interlocutors admit that Kellogg may not be allowed to participate in the main stages of the dialogue between the US and Russia.

The main difficulty of the task, according to experts, is the need to reconcile the interests of all parties to the conflict. Trump intends to personally control the negotiation process, which emphasizes the importance of the Ukrainian issue on his political agenda. However, as The Wall Street Journal notes, concluding an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin will prove to be a much more difficult task than was envisioned in the framework of pre-election promises.

Potential obstacles include not only the differences between Ukraine and Russia, but also pressure from the US's European allies, who actively support Kyiv. In addition, domestic criticism in the US also plays a role: a significant part of the American political establishment doubts Trump's ability to achieve a successful settlement.

It is unclear at this point how exactly the White House plans to implement the strategy to end the conflict. WSJ sources say that Trump is counting on personal talks with Putin and direct contacts with other participants in the process. However, analysts warn that a quick end to the conflict without taking all factors into account could lead to a new round of tension in the region.

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