Overview

• US envoy Keith Kellogg has proposed the creation of controlled zones in Ukraine, modeled after post-WWII Berlin, as part of a ceasefire framework.
• The zones would be managed by British and French forces, focusing on defending Ukrainian sovereignty without partitioning the country.
• Kellogg emphasized that US troops would not participate in these peacekeeping efforts, aiming to avoid direct provocations with Russia.
• The proposal comes as ceasefire negotiations, initiated by the US in February, remain stalled due to complex international dynamics.
• President Trump has increased pressure on Russia to act, while Kellogg's reassignment limits his role to Ukraine-related matters following disputes over his stance.