Trump Appoints Keith Kellogg As Ukraine Peace Envoy

Trump taps Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine and Russia

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced his appointment of Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general who served as chief of staff on Trump’s National Security Council during his first term, ...

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Trump taps retired Gen. Keith Kellogg for Ukraine envoy

Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.

Trump selects retired Gen. Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Russia, Ukraine

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate retired General Keith Kellogg to serve as Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia.

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Trump picks Keith Kellogg to serve as special envoy to Ukraine and Russia

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Trump picks Keith Kellogg to be special envoy for Ukraine and Russia

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Trump Appoints Keith Kellogg As Ukraine Peace Envoy

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