During a discussion panel at the Munich Security Conference on February 15, Keith Kelloggspecial envoy from US President Donald Trump for Ukraine and Russia, urged the implementation of Additional sanctions against the “shadow fleet” of Russia. In turn, he highlighted the need for concessions by both countries to reach a peace agreement.
“What moves Russia? It is an oil country. 70% of the money you receive to finance this war comes from oil, gas and oil. Most of that money goes through the fleet in the shadow, “Kellogg said in statements collected by Kyiv Independent.
“So what does the Russian president, Vladimir Putin give up? Well, Maybe he renounces his oil income and we will force him to do so, because what is done is to begin applying sanctions that damage the economy“He added.
However, Kellogg acknowledged that Ukraine must also make concessions, since Any peace agreement will require this action by both parties. “When talking about concessions, of course they are concessions that both parties will have to give,” he said without specifying what aspects could be at stake.
In his speech, Kellogg recalled Russia’s ability to sacrifice large amounts of prolonged conflictsmentioning the Stalingrad Battle During World War II, where Russia lost 700,000 soldiers. “If you think they are going to kill to get out of this, they are wrong, because They have a lousy vision of history“He warned.
Trip to Ukraine on February 20
Kellogg’s statements occur in a context in which The Trump administration seeks to bring Ukraine and Russia closer to the negotiating table. The US president has reiterated on multiple occasions his intention to end the war, although without detailing specific steps to achieve it.
On the one hand, In the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadhto address the normalization of bilateral relations, preparations for a Summit among the presidents of both countries And some future peace negotiations About Ukraine.
On the other hand, Kellogg plans to reach Ukraine this February 20. “We wait for Kellogg. We have agreed to come on the 20th. It will be two days, perhaps something else,” said Ukraine president, Volodimir Zelenski, at a press conference, according to the Ukrainian publication Interfax.
