Trump Considers Richard Grenell as Russia-Ukraine Envoy Amid NATO Concerns

Nov 23, 2024, 05:32 AM

US President-elect Donald Trump is considering appointing Richard Grenell, his former acting Director of National Intelligence and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, as a special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to multiple sources. Grenell's diplomatic experience includes peace negotiations in Serbia and Kosovo, and he is known for his strong opposition to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. He has previously suggested peace plans involving the creation of "autonomous zones" as a means of settling the conflict and has expressed opposition to Ukraine's membership in NATO. His potential appointment has raised concerns due to his past stances.