Trump envoy's controversial plan to divide Ukraine

Since returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump has made ending the war in Ukraine his administration's top priority, a task that is not easily achieved.

Accordingly, retired General Keith Kellogg, Trump's special representative for Ukraine, has recently presented a controversial plan to end the war in Ukraine, which has received mixed reactions.

According to this plan, Ukraine would be divided in the style of Berlin after World War II.

Kellogg proposed that Ukraine be divided into two regions:

West of the Dnieper River would be controlled by British and French peacekeepers.

Eastern Ukraine, including the currently occupied territories, would remain under Russian control.

A demilitarized zone 18 miles wide would be created between the two parts.

He emphasized that the US would not send any ground troops to these regions. But accepting Russian control over parts of eastern Ukraine could face a negative reaction in Kiev.

Reactions in the United States and among allies

The plan has raised concerns among Republicans and U.S. allies. Some worry that the proposal means accepting Russia's demands and undermining Ukraine's sovereignty. Some American officials have also expressed concern about the lack of coherence in the Trump administration's policies towards Ukraine.

Although Kellogg is respected in Kiev for his anti-Russian stances, his comparison of Ukraine to Nazi Germany and his proposal to divide the country have raised concerns among Ukrainian officials.

Many see the plan as a sign of acceptance of the Kremlin's demands and a threat to Ukraine's territorial integrity.

In March 2025, Trump announced that Kellogg would no longer play a role in negotiations with Russia and would serve only as a special representative for Ukraine.

The decision came after Russia rejected a 30-day ceasefire and demanded a halt to arms shipments to Ukraine.

Kellogg was scheduled to visit Ukraine in February 2025, but the trip was delayed due to legal restrictions and eventually occurred after Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

During the trip, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and visited the war fronts to understand Ukraine’s security needs better.

The Times concludes: Kellogg’s plan to end the war in Ukraine has met with mixed reactions. While some see it as a step towards peace, others warn that such a plan could bolster the legitimacy of Russia’s actions and undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty.