Trump Taps Retired General to End Ukraine War, Russia Warns of 'Death Sentence' for Zelensky’s Army

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine and Russia to address the ongoing conflict. Kellogg, with a distinguished military background, aims to lead peace talks, emphasizing negotiation as the key to ending the war. Meanwhile, Russia's UN deputy ambassador, Dmitry Polyanskiy, warns Trump’s potential aid cuts to Ukraine could be catastrophic. President Biden, before leaving office, is preparing a $725 million aid package for Ukraine, underscoring continued US support amid escalating tensions and troop mobilization efforts. n18oc_world n18oc_crux