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Former Trump special envoy Kit Kellogg arrived in Ukraine on a visit. The American and Ukrainian delegations discussed the consequences of Russian attacks, security of maritime navigation, and the restoration of port infrastructure.
This was reported in August by 21 the Ministry for Reconstruction, Infrastructure and Transport.
What is known about Kellogg's visit?
Kit Kellogg, leading the American delegation, visited the Odesa port and the maritime port. Representatives of the Ukrainian authorities and leaders of the maritime sector also joined the working meeting.
Americans were shown the consequences of Russian attacks on port infrastructure. They were also briefed on how maritime ports operate under war conditions, the extent of their damage, and measures to support their functioning.
Separately, the parties discussed port security and the operation of the Ukrainian maritime corridor.
Kit Kellogg on a visit to the Administration of Seaports / Photo by Ministry for Reconstruction
It is important for us that our American partners can directly see the conditions under which Ukrainian ports operate today… Our task is, together with partners, to strengthen port security, ensure safe navigation, and ensure the resilience of Ukrainian logistics.
– said first deputy minister for reconstruction Serhiy Derkach.
There was also discussion of further restoration and development of ports, strengthening export routes, and attracting international partners and private investors to infrastructure projects.
Russian attacks on port infrastructure are a blow not only to Ukrainian exports but also to the stability of global food markets. Therefore, it is important for us to work with international partners to ensure uninterrupted export and maintain access of Ukrainian producers to world markets,
– stressed Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Taras Vysotsky.
One of the topics of negotiations was economic and investment cooperation between Ukraine and the United States. The Ukrainian side, as stated by the ministry, is interested in attracting American companies to projects in the transport and utilities sectors. Priorities include concession projects at the Chornomorsk port, development of road and rail infrastructure, and projects in the water supply sector.
In addition, delegates discussed possibilities for cooperation within the American- Ukrainian Investment Recovery Fund. It is planned to use it, in particular, to attract investments in transport and logistics.
As a reminder, Kit Kellogg's previous visit to Kyiv took place in 11 September 2025 of the year after the U.S. reaction to the Russian drone attack in Poland. He then met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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