Special Envoy of the President of the United States of America Donald Trump to Ukraine Keith Kellogg will leave office in January 2026.

As reported Reuters He told his colleagues about it, citing four sources. It is noted that Kellogg's departure will mean the loss of a key defender of Ukraine's interests in the Trump administration.

The authors of the article explain that the position of special envoy of the US president is temporary. Theoretically, in order to remain in office after the end of the 360-day term, these people must be approved by the US Senate.

His departure will be unpleasant news for Kyiv, the publication says. The retired lieutenant general was seen by Ukraine and Europe as a person who"listens to their opinions in an administration that has sometimes leaned toward Moscow's views on the causes of the war in Ukraine."

"Kellogg has been more forceful in condemning Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure than other Trump administration officials. He has sometimes clashed with special envoy for peacekeeping Steve Witkoff, who has echoed some of Russian President Vladimir Putin's theses and advocated for an unequal exchange of territory as part of a long-term peace deal," Reuters adds.

One of the journalists' sources says that Kellogg"came to the conclusion that there are too many government officials working on Ukraine, and the administration does not recognize that it is Russia, not Ukraine, that is holding up the peace talks."

Another person familiar with Kellogg's decision to step down said he never intended to stay in the administration for long.

It is not yet clear who will replace Kellogg, if any. The authors recall that the United States has not yet appointed an ambassador to Ukraine who has been confirmed by the Senate. In May, diplomat Julie Fisher was appointed as the US charge d'affaires ad interim in Kyiv.

USA and Ukraine: other news

Media reports say that the US and Russia are developing a plan to end the war that Moscow is waging against our country.

The FT reported that this" peace plan"provides for Ukraine to renounce all of Donbas, declare the Russian language official in Ukraine, and resume the work of the Russian Orthodox Church. Moscow also demands a reduction in military aid from the United States.