Putin called Trump "a smart and experienced person," who can find "a solution" to the Ukraine war. Trump previously vowed to end the war in 24 hours.

In a single post, the president-elect told the world what the end of the Ukraine war might look like. And it is going to be a big diplomatic ask, to say the least.

President-elect Donald Trump and some of his appointees have expressed skepticism about sending Ukraine additional military aid.

There was a cautious note of optimism among some Ukrainians for retired Gen. Keith Kellogg’s past supportive remarks for Ukraine to defend itself.

Speaking at a security summit in Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the Biden administration’s increased support for Ukraine and suggested president-elect Trump is “still an intelligent person” who will find a solution to the crisis.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Keith Kellogg, a former national security adviser and retired lieutenant general in the US military, to be special envoy to Ukraine and Russia in his second administration. Kellogg is likely to be at the centre of negotiations to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, should Russia and Ukraine agree to take part.

Brian Hughes, a spokesman for Mr. Trump’s presidential transition team, said in a statement on Wednesday that the second Trump administration would “have a place for people serving in government who are committed to defending the rights of the American people, putting America first, and ensuring the best use of working men and women’s tax dollars.”

Trump's pick for special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has pushed a proposal to end the war between the two countries through Ukraine ceding land to Russia. Why it matters: Trump named Kellogg as his choice for special envoy on Wednesday,