CNN reports that former US envoy for Ukraine Gen. Keith Kellogg will not attend the Putin‑Trump summit in Alaska, citing concerns that his presence could be counterproductive.
Unexpected Last‑Minute Pivot of the Putin‑Trump Summit
The summit’s format has been altered, with former U.S. presidential envoy for Ukraine, Gen. Keith Kellogg, slated to be absent from the Alaska meeting, CNN reports. The former general, who previously negotiated with Ukraine under the Trump administration, is viewed by Russian officials as pro‑Ukraine, a stance that could render his presence counterproductive. European officials express worry over Kellogg’s omission from the delegation, noting he had hoped to participate and was expected to offer deep insight into Ukraine’s potential agreement terms.
Details of the Alaska Meeting
According to recent White House statements, the planned one‑on‑one encounter between Trump and Putin will take place under the attendance of both leaders’ advisers. White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt told reporters aboard Air Force One that Trump’s bilateral discussions will be accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff. The reasons for these changes remain unannounced. The joint lunch is also to feature Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Official confirmation of the Russian delegation’s exact composition or attendees is yet to be released. Putin met Trump just after 9 p.m. Polish time, the leaders shook hands, and in a limo for Elmendorf‑Richardson military base in Anchorage.
Additional Information
Further details can be found in the article titled “Vladimir Putin meets Donald Trump. The USA‑Russia Summit commences” available at https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/polityka/7,198013,32180779,wladimir-putin-przylecial-na-spotkanie-z-donaldem-trumpem-jego.html.
