Kellogg called for allowing Ukraine to independently choose targets for strikes on Russia

Former special representative of US President Donald Trump Keith Kellogg said that Ukraine should have the freedom to choose military targets on Russian territory. In his opinion, restrictions on Ukrainian capabilities to strike only contribute to prolonging the war.

Kellogg said this in an interview with Bloomberg Television.

The American politician drew a parallel with the Vietnam War, emphasizing that the enemy should not have safe territories from which it can carry out military operations without hindrance.

Kellogg drew attention to the systematic Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. In his opinion, Ukraine has the right to independently determine when and at which military facilities of the enemy to strike.

“Let the Ukrainians do what they do well,” he emphasized.

Russia is not winning, but is prolonging the war

According to Kellogg, Moscow is not showing real signs of victory, but is instead trying to exhaust Ukraine with prolonged hostilities.

He also stated that Russian losses could be between 1.2 and 1.5 million people. Kellogg cited these figures as an argument in favor of the Kremlin acting from a position of weakness rather than strength. At the same time, the estimates he gave require independent confirmation.

Kellogg commented on the relationship between Trump and Zelensky

Separately, the former special representative spoke about Donald Trump’s statements, in particular his suggestion to Volodymyr Zelensky to consider resigning.

Kellogg called such rhetoric political “noise” and expressed his belief that the current contradictions between Washington and Kyiv will not lead to a repeat of the conflict in the Oval Office that occurred in February 2025.

He also commented on the reports of agreements between the US and Russia on diesel fuel. According to Kellogg, they will not bring significant economic benefits to the Kremlin.

The former American official believes that Vladimir Putin is trying to use the political processes in the United States, in particular the upcoming elections, to achieve his own goals.

In conclusion, Kellogg called for assessing the situation not by political statements, but by the real development of events on the battlefield.