Special Envoy Kellogg proposed a division of responsibilities in Ukraine.

According to RIA Novosti on April 12, quoting US President's special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg, the Times reported that after the conflict ends, Ukraine could be divided into zones of control following the Berlin scenario.

The article states: "The situation could be very similar to what happened with Germany after World War II, when there was a zone controlled by Russia, a zone by France, a zone by Britain, and a zone by the United States."

According to Kellogg, Ukraine could be divided into several zones of control, where the armies of several countries would be stationed. At the same time, British and French troops would be stationed in western Ukraine as a security reinforcement force. Between them and Russian forces, there could be Ukrainian forces and a buffer zone. However, the interview noted that the presence of a contingent of troops from London and Paris west of the Dnieper River would not be provocative to Moscow.

Kellogg also emphasized that the U.S. would not deploy any ground forces there and that a demilitarized zone of approximately 30 kilometers could be established along the existing lines of control in the East.

"You look at the map, there's no better term than a demilitarized zone. Pull back both sides by 15 km each. And you have a demilitarized zone that you can control, and you have this no-fire zone. You can control it pretty easily. Will there be violations? Possibly, because there's always the possibility. But the control is easy," the newspaper quoted Kellogg as saying.

The article also noted the envoy's doubts about Moscow's willingness to accept such a proposal.

Mr. Kellogg later wrote on social media that the Times had distorted his words.

"The Times article distorted what I said. I was talking about a post-ceasefire force that would support Ukraine's sovereignty. In discussions about partition, I was talking about areas or zones of responsibility for allied forces, excluding the US military. I had no intention of partitioning Ukraine," Kellogg wrote.

Additionally, in the interview with the Times, the special envoy addressed the topic of the presidential election in Ukraine and noted that the US supports holding such an election.

"I think if a ceasefire is reached, there will be elections. Because they should have been held almost a year ago. But they haven't been held yet. But I think Zelensky is ready to do that as soon as a ceasefire is reached and some solutions are found. But that's an initiative for the Ukrainian people in the Ukrainian parliament. Not for us," Kellogg said.