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Trump's Ukraine Envoy Says World Must Reinstate 'Maximum Pressure' on Iran
U.S. News ^ | John Iris Reuters

Posted on 01/11/2025 10:32:07 AM PST by marcusmaximus

The world must return to a policy of "maximum pressure" against Iran to turn it into a more democratic country, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg told an Iranian opposition event in Paris on Saturday.

Trump has vowed to return to the policy he pursued in his previous term that sought to wreck Iran's economy to force the country to negotiate a deal on its nuclear programme, ballistic missile programme and regional activities.

"These pressures are not just kinetic, just not military force, but they must be economic and diplomatic as well", Retired Lieutenant-General Kellogg, who is set to serve as Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, told the audience at Paris-based Iranian opposition group National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).

He said there was an opportunity "to change Iran for the better" but that this opportunity would not last forever.

"We must exploit the weakness we now see. The hope is there, so must too be the action."

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Kellogg postponed a trip to European capitals earlier this month until after Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.

It was unclear whether he would use his trip top Paris to meet French officials to discuss Ukraine. The French presidency, foreign ministry, Trump's transition team did not immediately respond for comment.

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To: marcusmaximus

No war Zeeper KooK


41 posted on 01/11/2025 1:09:55 PM PST by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: mac_truck

That’s a really good question. DJT needs to keep a close eye 👁 on this guy.


42 posted on 01/11/2025 1:11:17 PM PST by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: JonPreston

Trump is getting ready to pound the crap out of Hamas, and not to bring them Democracy, either.


43 posted on 01/11/2025 1:18:33 PM PST by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA, AND HE WILL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE HIM!)
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To: marcusmaximus

I wonder if these comments were authorized by the Trump team. We’ve got a full slate of incoming national security -related officials so I doubt the Ukraine envoy is the one they want opining as to Iran policy. But maybe we’ll find out.


44 posted on 01/11/2025 1:53:51 PM PST by Stingray51 ( )
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To: marcusmaximus

Iran’s pals will be along shortly...


45 posted on 01/11/2025 2:15:31 PM PST by rrrod (6)
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To: ansel12

Well that clears it up.


46 posted on 01/11/2025 2:20:57 PM PST by rrrod (6)
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To: marcusmaximus

“U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg told an Iranian opposition event in Paris on Saturday.” What does Ukraine have to do with Iran?


47 posted on 01/11/2025 3:17:57 PM PST by kawhill (You cain't stop what's coming. It ain't all waitin' on you. That's vanity.)
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To: ansel12

“Why would you post that before even looking at his military history and learning differently?”

None of Jon Preston’s reflect reality.
Then, you have kiryandil pushing him on! LOL


48 posted on 01/11/2025 3:25:21 PM PST by UMCRevMom@aol.com (Pray for God 's intervention to stop Putin's invasion of ...Ukraine 🇺🇸)
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To: marcusmaximus
Why is the Ukrainian envoy concerning himself with Iran.

He doesn't have enough to do trying to end the war in Ukraine?

49 posted on 01/11/2025 3:26:09 PM PST by Kazan
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To: kiryandil

Who has killed more Nuland or Anthony Fauci?


50 posted on 01/11/2025 3:27:01 PM PST by Kazan
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To: kawhill

Iran and Russia are allies.


51 posted on 01/11/2025 3:28:24 PM PST by marcusmaximus
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To: ansel12

I always appreciate marcusmaximus wisdom.
I never knew of his background.

Thank you for your very honorable service.

https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4289507/posts?page=27#27


52 posted on 01/11/2025 3:34:28 PM PST by UMCRevMom@aol.com (Pray for God 's intervention to stop Putin's invasion of ...Ukraine 🇺🇸)
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To: UMCRevMom@aol.com; JonPreston

Lose your Special Neck Massager, mumsie?


53 posted on 01/11/2025 3:43:32 PM PST by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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To: Stingray51
I wonder if these comments were authorized by the Trump team.

Only a few days ago that it was reported that Kellogg's planned European trip was postponed until after Trump is sworn in. Now he pops up in Paris making noises about regime change in Iran.

I'd be surprised if this were authorized by anyone in the Trump camp and may signal Kellogg will be the first one fired by Trump in this new administration.

54 posted on 01/11/2025 3:46:25 PM PST by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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To: cowboyusa

“Trump is getting ready to pound the crap out of Hamas, and not to bring them Democracy, either.”

I believe you are correct.


55 posted on 01/11/2025 3:47:07 PM PST by UMCRevMom@aol.com (Pray for God 's intervention to stop Putin's invasion of ...Ukraine 🇺🇸)
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To: Kazan

Your Putin is not a smart man by palling around with Iran. What January 18th doink?


56 posted on 01/11/2025 3:48:15 PM PST by marcusmaximus
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To: JonPreston
Some say that I'm putting eggs on you, Jon.

mum's the word!


57 posted on 01/11/2025 3:48:57 PM PST by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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To: mac_truck

Putin and Iran are signing a 20 military and defense cooperation agreement on January 18th in Moscow. Not smart.


58 posted on 01/11/2025 3:50:09 PM PST by marcusmaximus
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To: Kazan

“Who has killed more Nuland or Anthony Fauci?”

Bill Gates pushing Moderna & Pfizerin mRNA here and thru WHO. As well as pushing multiple vaccines with his Gates Foundation in India & Africa.


59 posted on 01/11/2025 3:54:43 PM PST by UMCRevMom@aol.com (Pray for God 's intervention to stop Putin's invasion of ...Ukraine 🇺🇸)
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Your Putin is not a smart man by palling around with Iran. What January 18th doink?

What Velikaya Novosyolka doink?

60 posted on 01/11/2025 3:55:10 PM PST by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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