Trump May Appoint Ex-Intel Chief Grenell, Opponent of Ukraine's NATO Bid, as Envoy

Nov 23, 2024, 08:21 AM

President-elect Donald Trump is considering appointing Richard Grenell, his former Director of National Intelligence and U.S. Ambassador to Germany, as a special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to multiple sources. Grenell, known for his diplomatic experience in Europe including mediating peace negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo, has proposed solutions such as the creation of 'autonomous zones' within Ukraine and has opposed Ukraine's admission to NATO. During his tenure in Germany, he took a strong stance against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and faced political isolation in Berlin. The potential appointment signals Trump's intention to push for an end to the conflict.