Keith Kellogg, former US special envoy for Ukraine, toured Odesa Commercial Sea Port to inspect infrastructure damage and discuss logistics.
Key facts
- •Keith Kellogg visited the Odesa Commercial Sea Port with First Deputy Minister Serhii Derkach.
- •The inspection focused on damage from Russian attacks and the operation of the Ukrainian maritime corridor.
- •Discussions included public-private partnerships for port, road, and rail infrastructure.
- •The US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund was highlighted as a tool for attracting transport and logistics investment.
- •Kellogg previously served as special envoy until his resignation at the end of last year.
Keith Kellogg, the former US special envoy for Ukraine under President Donald Trump, has arrived in Ukraine. During his visit, he toured the Odesa Commercial Sea Port alongside First Deputy Minister Serhii Derkach to inspect the impact of Russian attacks on port infrastructure.
Security and Logistics Discussions
The delegation reviewed the current state of the Ukrainian maritime corridor, focusing on shipping security and the resilience of export logistics. Serhii Derkach stated that the visit allowed American partners to observe the conditions under which Ukrainian ports operate despite ongoing Russian attacks.
Investment and Reconstruction Efforts
The visit included discussions on potential American business involvement in Ukraine's recovery. The parties examined public-private partnership projects involving port, road, and rail infrastructure, as well as investment opportunities through the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.
Kellogg's Previous Tenure and Comments
Kellogg served as special envoy until the end of last year, reportedly resigning due to frustration with colleagues' approaches to Russia. He recently commented that Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure marked the first time since 2023 that Ukraine had gained the upper hand in the war.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrainska Pravda (English).
