US envoy visits Kyiv for talks as policy shifts towards Russia

Keith Kellogg, the U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has arrived in Kyiv for discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and military leaders. This visit follows a shift in U.S. policy towards Russia, moving away from isolation efforts. Kellogg's trip comes after President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine was responsible for the ongoing war. His comments may concern Ukrainian officials, who seek international support against Russia's invasion, which began in February 2022. Zelenskyy canceled a planned trip to Saudi Arabia, possibly to challenge the legitimacy of U.S.-Russia talks. Kellogg emphasized the importance of Ukraine's sovereignty and security guarantees during his visit.