US President-elect Donald Trump is considering naming former Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell as special envoy for the conflict in Ukraine, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the transition team’s plans.
It is clarified that Grenell, who previously served as US ambassador to Germany and acting director of US National Intelligence during Trump’s first term, could play “a key role in efforts to end the conflict if his candidacy is approved.” .
According to agency sources, Trump is considering the possibility of creating a new special representative position dedicated exclusively to resolving the conflict in Ukraine. However, a final decision on the creation of such a position has not yet been made and Grenell is only one of the possible candidates for this position.
During the election campaign, Trump promised to quickly end the conflict, but did not specify exactly what methods he would achieve this.
Grenell’s supporters highlight his diplomatic experience and his knowledge of the problems of the European region. In addition to his work in Germany, he served as the United States Special Presidential Representative for Serbia-Kosovo Negotiations.
Trump transition team representative Carolina Levitt He declined to comment on this issue, noting only that personnel decisions will be announced by the president himself when he makes them, he clarified.
