Former Trump advisor on Trump's words about Ukraine's success: it's part of negotiations with Putin.

According to ТСН: U.S. President Donald Trump's statement that Russian leader Vladimir Putin wishes Ukraine "success" may be part of the negotiation process and an attempt to limit Russia's actions. However, in reality, Putin has no such goal.

Comment by Keith Kellogg

According to former Trump envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg, Putin, as a former KGB officer, is unlikely to change.

"Putin, as a former KGB officer, will never change. I think he has a goal, and what we want in the West is not necessarily what he wants... I don't think Putin wants Ukraine's success at all," he noted.

Kellogg emphasized that Trump is not naive and does not believe in Putin's goodwill.

"Trump is not naive. I think this is part of the negotiations, part of thinking out loud and trying to keep Russia in check. We have Ukrainians in check, we're also trying to bring the Russians in," he suggested.

Absence of Criticism of Putin

The former envoy did not comment on why Trump does not criticize Putin, although he sometimes expresses his dissatisfaction with him. Most likely, he does not see it as appropriate to pressure the Russian president into making concessions.

"That’s his decision. I mean, that’s the president's business. He makes those decisions, not me. He gets information from people, his advisors, and he makes the calls that he makes," he said.

Kellogg did not answer the question of whether he advised Trump to be tougher in relations with Putin.

Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his impressions regarding Trump's words that Putin allegedly wants a successful Ukraine.

Trump's words and Keith Kellogg's comments indicate a complex diplomatic game in which it is important to find a balance between supporting Ukraine and attempting to establish a dialogue with Russia. This issue remains relevant for both the U.S. and Ukraine, as stability in the region depends on the further steps of both parties in negotiations.