John Kelley
John Kelley is a seasoned diplomat serving as the U.S. Political Minister Counselor at the United Nations. In this role, he plays a critical part in shaping U.S. foreign policy and negotiations within the UN framework, particularly regarding international conflicts. He was recently in the news for his involvement in a UN Security Council meeting concerning the ongoing war in Ukraine, where he advocated for a U.S. resolution aimed at promoting peace and security while urging member states to oppose rival proposals put forth by Ukraine and European allies.
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Political Counselor John Kelley delivered the Trump administration’s justification for the strikes.
US clashes with Venezuela and allies at emergency UN meeting on US strikes in Caribbean | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-10-12
John Kelley is the U.S. representative who reiterated the White House's stance on drug trafficking and military actions.
Venezuela reclama a EE.UU. no repetir el “pasado” con conflicto “falso” y promete defenderse - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-10-11John Kelley is a deputy representative of the United States at the UN who reiterated the determination to eradicate drug cartels.
Le Venezuela appelle l’ONU à agir contre une possible intervention armée des Etats-Unis sur son sol
France· 2025-10-11
John Kelley, the acting US representative, condemned Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine.
Weapons to start flowing to Ukraine under European deal with US
New Zealand· 2025-08-31
US diplomat John Kelley warned that the strikes cast doubt on Russia’s desire for peace.
Ukraine war briefing: US says strikes ‘cast doubt’ on Russia’s ‘desire for peace’ as Dnipropetrovsk attacked | Ukraine
United Kingdom· 2025-08-30
US diplomat John Kelley told the 15-member council that Russia’s deadly missile and drone strikes on Ukraine cast doubt on the seriousness of Russia’s desire for peace.
Ukraine seeks more pressure on Russia and warns of 100,000 troops readying fresh attack – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-29
John Kelley stated that Russia and Ukraine must negotiate for a ceasefire and lasting peace.
Lavrov je u velikom tekstu otkrio što muči Moskvu. Jako često spominje 'Petu kolonu istočno od Beča' i raspad Jugoslavije
Croatia· 2025-08-07
John Kelley stated that Trump wants an agreement on the closure of the war in Ukraine by August 8.
Index - Külföld - A régóta várt pillanat Donald Trump és Vlagyimir Putyin főszereplésével, de Volodimir Zelenszkij is közbeszólhat
Hungary· 2025-08-07
Senior US diplomat John Kelley told the UN Security Council that Russia and Ukraine 'must negotiate a ceasefire and durable peace'.
Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatumUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-02
John Kelley stated that Russia and Ukraine must negotiate a ceasefire and a sustainable peace.
Νέο τελεσίγραφο Τραμπ στον Πούτιν: Συμφωνία με την Ουκρανία έως 8 Αυγούστου
Greece· 2025-07-31
John Kelley warned that the United States might withdraw from negotiations if Russia continues the war.
Turquía propone cumbre con Zelenski, Trump y Putin para mediar en la guerra
Guatemala· 2025-05-31
John Kelley warned that the U.S. may consider withdrawing from negotiation efforts if Russia continues the war.
Il faut d'abord "des résultats" dans les négociations: le Kremlin écarte l'idée d'un sommet Poutine-Zelensky-Trump-Erdogan
Monaco· 2025-05-30
John Kelley, the U.S. representative to the UN, expressed the desire to collaborate with Russia on peace initiatives.
SUA consideră justificate cererile Rusiei cu privire la oprirea extinderii NATO și neaderarea R. Moldova, Ucrainei și Georgiei – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-05-30
Acting US ambassador John Kelley told the council that its proposal for a 30-day comprehensive ceasefire was 'Russia’s best possible outcome'.
Ukraine war briefing: Flood of North Korean arms to Russia, say US, Japan and others | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-30
US representative John Kelley blamed Russia for the continuation of bloodshed.
Jutarnji list - Zastrašujuća prijetnja Medvedeva: 'Ove će dvije europske države biti prve potencijalne mete našeg nuklearnog udara!'Croatia· 2025-04-30
U.S. representative John Kelley blamed Russia for the continuation of bloodshed.
Jutarnji list - Zastrašujuća prijetnja Medvedeva: 'Ove će dvije europske države biti prve potencijalne mete našeg nuklearnog udara!'Croatia· 2025-04-30John Kelley affirmed that the U.S. had presented a framework for a peace agreement to both parties.
Guerre en Ukraine: Washington menace de jeter l'éponge face à Moscou et KievMonaco· 2025-04-30
John Kelley represented the U.S. at the UN and expressed skepticism about the 'paz total' policy.
Las duras críticas del gobierno de Donald Trump a la 'paz total' en la ONU: ¿qué implicaciones tiene?
Colombia· 2025-04-24
US Political Minister Counselor John Kelley speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Ahead of UN showdown on Ukraine, U.S. urges countries to vote no on rival European bid for action
Canada· 2025-02-24