"A bearer of bad news, an enforcer of clear orders, a tough negotiator unfamiliar with the historical context of Ukrainian-Russian relations, but who at the same time could give new impetus to peace talks. That is how Ukrainian observers describing US Army Secretary Daniel Patrick Driscoll, who is expected to become US President Donald Trump's next special envoy to Ukraine, as General Keith Kellogg is due to step down from this position in early 2026."
"According to the US broadcaster NBC, he told Ukrainian representatives that their forces on the battlefield would "suffer an imminent defeat." He also apparently said that Russia was ramping up the scale of its airstrikes and had the ability to fight on indefinitely. He told the Ukrainians that since the situation would only get worse, it would be better for Ukraine to negotiate a peace settement now."
Daniel Patrick Driscoll, US Army Secretary, is expected to become the next US special envoy to Ukraine as General Keith Kellogg steps down in early 2026. Driscoll returned to Kyiv to negotiate a US-proposed peace plan that includes contested issues such as territorial concessions and permanent NATO exclusion. President Trump directed envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow while Driscoll meets Ukrainian leaders and said he will be briefed on progress. Reports state that during a November 20 visit Driscoll warned Ukrainians their forces could "suffer an imminent defeat," said Russia was escalating airstrikes, and urged immediate negotiation.
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