Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has initiated a dialogue with General Keith Kellogg, the envoy for Ukraine representing former President Donald Trump, as part of efforts to address pressing security needs amidst ongoing conflict in the region.

Zelenskyy plans to demonstrate the realities of the war front to Kellogg during his visit, which is scheduled from February 13 to February 22 and includes meetings in Germany, Belgium, and Ukraine.

The agenda for Kellogg's trip features discussions with prominent military leaders, including Army Chief Commander General Oleksandr Syrskyi and various brigade commanders.

These discussions are aimed at securing concrete guarantees for Ukraine's defense, reflecting heightened concerns regarding potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy that may overlook Ukraine's strategic interests.

Kellogg’s visit is positioned within the framework of Trump's foreign policy principles which advocate for 'peace through strength', emphasizing the importance of maintaining national security interests alongside negotiating peace in Ukraine.

This engagement follows a period of limited interaction between the Trump administration and Ukrainian officials, marked notably by a previous visit from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who brought a draft economic cooperation agreement to Kyiv.

This draft, however, was met with criticism from Zelenskyy, who expressed that it fell short of providing essential security guarantees and risked framing Ukraine merely as a resource provider without addressing its broader needs.

Zelenskyy underscored the necessity for any agreements to evolve from preliminary discussions into comprehensive treaties that adequately protect and advance the interests of both Ukraine and the United States.

This dialogue occurs against a backdrop of ongoing military and political complexities in the region, with international observers closely monitoring developments as they pertain to stability and security in Ukraine.