Kellogg is perceived by the Russians as sympathizing with Ukraine, which could make his presence at the meeting the opposite effect to the intended one, was reported by a high -ranking representative of the administration.
Two sources said CNN that Kellogg shared with Trump and the Secretary of State Marco Rubio with all the information he collected during talks with Ukrainians. The interlocutors maintained that his absence is not a major problem.
Trump's special envoy will not appear in Alaska. A surprising reason
The lack of Kellogg in Alaska, however, worries Europeans – the station pointed out. “He hoped that he would be there and should be there,” said a representative of the European authorities. He assessed that his absence was a loss of his deep knowledge.
According to sources, Kellogg is to be part of the delegation during a potential future meeting between the USA, Russia and Ukraine.
The White House previously reported that the president is accompanied by, among others A special envoy Steve Witkoff, which from the beginning of the presidential term of Trump has been in Russia several times.
