Donald Trump may appoint a former intelligence chief as a special envoy for the war in Ukraine.

The elected president of the United States is considering the establishment of a special envoy position for the Russian-Ukrainian war. He plans to appoint Richard Grenell to this role – the head of National Intelligence during Donald Trump's first presidency. This was reported on Friday, November 22, by the news agency Reuters, citing its own sources.

According to Reuters, there is currently no position of a special envoy in the U.S. dedicated solely to resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, although Donald Trump is considering the possibility of creating one. If such a position is established, it is likely that the newly elected U.S. president will appoint Richard Grenell. This information was provided to journalists by four sources on the condition of anonymity.

Reuters reminded that during the election campaign, one of Trump's promises was a quick resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian war, although how he plans to achieve this is currently unknown. At the same time, Reuters notes that "some of Grenell's positions may cause Ukrainian leaders to reconsider". Journalists also believe that Grenell could play a key role in Trump's attempts to halt the war.

Richard Grenell served as the U.S. ambassador to Germany during Trump's first presidential term from 2018 to 2020. From February to May 2020, he acted as the Director of National Intelligence. Grenell's supporters point out that he has extensive experience in diplomatic matters.

Reuters also recalled that in July 2024, Grenell advocated for the creation of so-called "autonomous zones" as a means to end the war. He also stated that he does not support Ukraine's accession to NATO in the near future.

However, Reuters notes that Grenell declined to comment on his potential appointment as special envoy for the war in Ukraine.