Commenting on General Keith Kellogg’s surprise visit to Belarus on June 21, 2025, Jarabik toldThe New York Times that the trip “represents a serious diplomatic upgrade” for Minsk and acknowledges Belarus “as a relevant actor in regional diplomacy.” He added that “Belarus is no longer just a moral cause — it’s a geopolitical challenge,” pointing to Minsk’s desire for an end to the Ukraine war, in which Belarus is now directly involved. The state news agency BELTA, in a rare move, devoted significant coverage to Jarabik’s analysis, reflecting both interest and a measure of critical scrutiny toward the implications of Kellogg’s trip.