Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the return of nuclear weapons, but this will not happen, according to Keith Kellogg, the special representative of U.S. President Donald Trump for the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
In an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan, Zelensky urged the West to send troops to Ukraine and restore its nuclear arsenal as a security guarantee—if NATO membership is not an option.
However, Kellogg dismissed the idea, telling Fox News:
“The chances of that happening are zero. To be fair, you and I both know that’s not going to happen.”
He added, “It’s a matter of common sense.”
Ukraine’s Nuclear Disarmament and Russia’s Stance
For years, Kyiv has insisted that Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons under the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, signed by the U.S. and Russia.
However, Moscow argues that all Soviet nuclear weapons legally belonged to Russia as the successor state, meaning Ukraine never truly possessed them.
Kellogg to Discuss Ukraine at Munich Security Conference
Kellogg will attend the Munich Security Conference from February 14 to 16, where he will:
Meet with U.S. allies
Discuss military aid to Ukraine
Explore possible negotiations with Russia
“That’s one of the reasons I’m going to Europe next week—to meet face to face,” Kellogg told Fox News. He added that he would then be able to relay their positions to Trump.
Trump’s Approach: No Pressure, But Deals for Both Sides
A White House official previously stated that the U.S. does not intend to pressure Russia or Ukraine, but will offer proposals to both sides.
According to Kellogg, a peace deal should be reached within months, not years.
Current situation of the War
The war remains intense, with ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine, particularly around Donetsk, Avdiivka, and Bakhmut.
Ukraine continues to resist Russian advances, relying on Western military aid, while Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks on key infrastructure.
Diplomatic efforts for peace remain stalled, as both sides reject negotiations without significant territorial concessions.
Meanwhile, Ukraine is pushing for more Western support, including advanced weapons, while Russia is strengthening its defense lines and recruiting more troops.
The war has global economic and security implications, affecting energy markets, NATO strategies, and international alliances.
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