‘You’re Not Winning This Fight’: Kellogg Says Putin Shows Weakness as War Drags On
Former US special envoy Keith Kellogg argues that Vladimir Putin shows strategic weakness and has failed to achieve his goals in Ukraine. Kellogg supports Kyiv's deep-strike campaign against Russian infrastructure and oil refineries, stating that Moscow should not have sanctuaries. This position contradicts calls from Donald Trump to halt attacks on Russian refineries. Kellogg asserts that Putin could end the war immediately but is instead attempting to exploit upcoming US elections for his own benefit.
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- ✓ Former US special envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Vladimir Putin has failed to achieve his strategic goals.
- ✓ Kellogg supports Ukraine's use of long-range strikes against Russian infrastructure and oil refineries.
- ✓ Donald Trump has called for a halt to Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
- ✓ An oil storage tank exploded at a refinery terminal near Rostov.
What changed
Keith Kellogg publicly defended Ukraine's right to strike Russian refineries despite Donald Trump's opposition.
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Former Envoy Keith Kellogg Backs Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Refineries
Former US special envoy Keith Kellogg argues that Vladimir Putin shows strategic weakness and has failed to achieve his goals in Ukraine. Kellogg supports Kyiv's deep-strike campaign against Russian infrastructure and oil refineries, stating that Moscow should not have sanctuaries. This position contradicts calls from Donald Trump to halt attacks on Russian refineries. Kellogg asserts that Putin could end the war immediately but is instead attempting to exploit upcoming US elections for his own benefit.
Why it matters
The debate over long-range strikes involves a conflict between current US political leadership and former advisors. Ukraine continues to target Russian energy infrastructure to degrade Moscow's war capabilities. These strikes occur as President Zelenskyy accuses Putin of wanting an endless war while claiming the US military is delaying vital supplies.
What is confirmed
- Former US special envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Vladimir Putin has failed to achieve his strategic goals.
- Kellogg supports Ukraine's use of long-range strikes against Russian infrastructure and oil refineries.
- Donald Trump has called for a halt to Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
- An oil storage tank exploded at a refinery terminal near Rostov.
Still unconfirmed
- Donald Trump is playing to a domestic audience regarding oil production figures due to approaching mid-term elections.
- The US military is delaying vital supplies to Ukraine.
What to watch next
- Official US government response to Kellogg's statements
- Changes in US policy regarding long-range strike authorizations
- Further drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
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- Bloomberg.com — Trump’s Ex-Envoy Says Ukraine Should Be Free to Strike Russia
- Kyiv Post — ‘You’re Not Winning This Fight’: Kellogg Says Putin Shows Weakness as War Drags On
- UNITED24 Media — “Let Ukrainians Do What They’ve Been Very Good At”: Trump’s Ex-Envoy Backs Strikes on Russia
- Українська правда — Another oil storage tank explodes at refinery terminal near Rostov – video
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- www.kyivpost.com — ‘You’re Not Winning This Fight’: Kellogg Says Putin Shows ...
- united24media.com — “Let Ukrainians Do What They’ve Been Very Good At”: Trump’s Ex-Envoy Backs Strikes on Russia — UNITED24 Media
- www.europesays.com — ‘You’re Not Winning This Fight’: Kellogg Says Putin Shows ...
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- www.yahoo.com — Trump's ex-envoy Kellogg says Ukraine has every right to ...
- www.ilfoglio.it — Putin must pay the price of war, says Keith Kellogg, Trump’s ...
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