What’s Keith’s plan?
Gen. Keith Kellogg, writing for America First Policy Institute, details his peace plan under which he hopes to stop Russia’s war with Ukraine. Kellogg said the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO is actually very remote. In this case, it should be suspended indefinitely in exchange for a comprehensive peace agreement with security guarantees. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed great dissatisfaction with Ukraine’s membership of NATO.
Keith’s plan says there should be “a formal U.S. policy of ceasefire and negotiated settlement.” Future U.S. aid to Ukraine should come in the form of loans, which will depend on negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The United States will arm Ukraine so that it can defend itself and prevent further Russian advances before and after a peace agreement.
The plan also faces challenges
Under Kellogg’s plan, the armistice would stabilize the front lines and create a demilitarized zone. By agreeing to this, Russia would be freed from limited sanctions. However, the ban can only be fully lifted if a peace agreement is signed that Ukraine wants. Under the plan, Ukraine would not be required to regain control of the occupied territories. He would only agree to diplomacy to achieve this goal.
Keith’s plan sounds attractive but makes no mention of how to meet Russia’s demands. At the same time, meeting troop requirements in the DMZ will also be a challenge. This plan could be a good opportunity for Ukraine. Ukraine needs a ceasefire now because it is losing on all fronts. What matters most is Russia’s stance on this.