Could Ukraine Be Split Like Postwar Berlin? A Chilling Proposal Gains Attention
So, there’s this rather startling idea floating around right now that’s turning heads—something that draws a straight line from post-World War II Berlin to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. General Keith Kellogg, who’s serving as Donald Trump’s envoy to Ukraine, suggested that maybe the way forward in ending the war is to split Ukraine into zones of control. Yeah, you heard that right—zones, much like how Berlin was divided among Allied forces back in the day.
Kellogg mentioned this in an interview with The Times , proposing that after a potential ceasefire, Ukraine could be divided with British and French troops stationed in the west, Russian forces in the east, and a demilitarised zone in the middle—maintained by Ukrainian troops. The U.S. wouldn’t send boots on the ground but might support from the sidelines.
Also Read:- Western Michigan Makes History in Frozen Four Championship Run
- Nick Moran's Close Call: A Battle for Life After Emergency Spinal Surgery
Now, Kellogg later clarified on social media that he wasn’t actually pushing for Ukraine to be “partitioned.” He said his comments were about zones of responsibility for allied forces, not a hard split of Ukrainian territory. Still, the comparison to Berlin sent waves through diplomatic circles, especially since Ukraine’s government hasn’t commented officially yet—and probably won’t be too thrilled by the suggestion.
At the same time, Trump himself is putting pressure on Russia. He posted on Truth Social telling Putin to “get moving” on ending the war, calling it senseless and deadly. Meanwhile, Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin in St. Petersburg for more than four hours. But here’s the kicker—no Ukrainian representatives were at that meeting. So, understandably, President Zelenskyy and Kyiv may see this as a red flag.
Things are far from calm on the ground. Just recently, Russia launched a massive drone attack—88 drones in one night. Ukraine shot down over half and redirected several more using electronic warfare, but the attacks caused injuries and damage across Kyiv, Kharkiv, and other areas.
There’s also rising tension over U.S. proposals for access to Ukraine’s mineral resources. Talks with Ukrainian officials reportedly got heated, with insiders describing the atmosphere as “antagonistic.”
Zelenskyy, on his part, is asking for more Patriot missile systems and air defense support, even saying Ukraine is willing to buy additional systems outright. He also emphasized Ukraine’s intent to hold democratic elections—despite the impossibility of doing so under martial law and ongoing attacks.
The whole situation is incredibly complex and emotionally charged. This “Berlin model” idea—whether misinterpreted or not—highlights the desperation and diplomatic chaos surrounding this war. But it also raises serious questions: Can peace be achieved without compromising sovereignty? And who actually gets a seat at the table when decisions about Ukraine are being made?
Only time will tell, but for now, the echoes of the past are uncomfortably loud.
Read More:
0 Comments