U.S. envoy proposes controversial zones in post-war Ukraine
The U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Gen. Keith Kellogg, in a conversation with "The Times," suggested the possibility of dividing Ukraine into zones controlled by different international forces, similar to Berlin after World War II. One of the zones would be assigned to Russia.
During an interview with The Times, Kellogg suggested that Ukraine could be partitioned into areas managed by various international forces. He compared this to post-World War II Berlin, which was divided into Russian, French, British, and American zones of control.
In his vision, British and French troops could control the western part of Ukraine as part of "stabilization forces," while the Russian army would control the occupied territories in the east. Ukrainian forces and a demilitarized zone would be located between these areas.
Kellogg believes that the presence of Anglo-French forces west of the Dnieper, which runs through Ukraine from north to south, would not be provocative to Moscow.
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He emphasized that Ukraine is large enough to accommodate international forces that would ensure compliance with a peace agreement. He added that the United States does not plan to send its troops to Ukraine.
To prevent armed encounters between the Anglo-French and Ukrainian forces, along with other allied "voluntary coalitions," and Russian troops, Kellogg suggested creating a buffer zone separating the Ukrainian and Russian positions. He pointed out that, based on the map, both sides could be moved 14 kilometres apart, effectively establishing a demilitarized area.
Does the U.S. want to divide Ukraine? Kellogg clarifies his own words
After the article's publication, Kellogg wrote on his social media profile that "The Times" distorted his words.
"I was speaking of a post-cease fire resiliency force in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty. In discussions of partitioning, I was referencing areas or zones of responsibility for an allied force (without US troops). I was NOT referring to a partitioning of Ukraine," he assured.
