Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has stated that Ukraine should be prepared to hold elections during wartime, asserting that the ability to do so is a “sign of a healthy democracy”.
Nothing, but he realizes he’s in a bind where one of his big backers wants the war over and he can’t force that outcome, he can end US support but that won’t end the war, just make it bloodier, and loose him domestic support.
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What gives Trump the right to say this?
Nothing, but he realizes he’s in a bind where one of his big backers wants the war over and he can’t force that outcome, he can end US support but that won’t end the war, just make it bloodier, and loose him domestic support.