At Russia's request, Kellogg was removed from discussions in Saudi Arabia.

Keith Kellogg, the U.S. special representative for Ukraine and Russia, was notably absent from recent talks in Saudi Arabia. According to a statement from a Russian official reported by NBC, Kellogg's close ties with Ukraine, stemming from his background as a former American general, were cited as the reason for his exclusion. A source from the Trump administration also confirmed to NBC News that Russia preferred to keep Kellogg out of the discussions.

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