US envoy's praise for Ukrainian president comes amid Trump’s “dictator” remarks

US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, has described his discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "broad and positive," praising the Ukrainian leader as the "courageous leader of a nation."

Kellogg shared his remarks on social media platform X, highlighting the productive nature of the talks with Zelenskyy, Caliber.Az reports.

His comments came just two days after US President Donald Trump had labeled Zelenskyy a "dictator" over claims regarding his alleged refusal to hold elections in Ukraine.

“A long and intense day with the senior leadership of Ukraine. Extensive and positive discussions with Zelenskyy, the embattled and courageous leader of a nation at war and his talented national security team,” the post by Kellogg reads.

A day of intense international work. My meeting with General Kellogg was one that restores hope, and we need strong agreements with the U.S.—agreements that will truly work. I have instructed my team to work quickly and very sensibly.

Economy and security must always go hand in… pic.twitter.com/N5k2bu13qk

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 20, 2025

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian president shared a post on his X account, providing an insight into his talks with Kellogg.

“A day of intense international work. My meeting with General Kellogg was one that restores hope, and we need strong agreements with the US—agreements that will truly work. I have instructed my team to work quickly and very sensibly.

Economy and security must always go hand in hand, and the details of these agreements matter—the better they are structured, the greater the results.

With General Kellogg, we discussed the frontline situation, the need to free all our prisoners of war held in Russia, and the necessity of a clear, reliable system of security guarantees—one that ensures this war never returns and that Russia never destroys lives again.

We all need peace – Ukraine, Europe, America, and the entire world,” President Zelenskyy posted.

By Vafa Guliyeva