21 August 2026

In Odessa, Trump's envoy was shown the aftermath of the strikes on the port

(Photo: Ministry of Recovery)

Kit Kellogg, former special representative of U.S. President Donald Trump, arrived in Odessa on a visit. He visited the Port of Odessa.

This was reported by the press office of the Ministry of Recovery, Infrastructure, and Transport.

During the visit, the U.S. delegation witnessed firsthand the consequences of Russian strikes on the infrastructure of the Odessa Seaport.

<picture></picture><span>       </span>Kit Kellogg at a meeting at the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA). Photo: Ministry of Recovery

<span> </span>The visit was attended by Taras Vysotsky, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food; Mykola Kravchuk, Head of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority; Oleg Kipper, Head of the Odesa Regional State Administration; and Oleksiy Neizhpapa, Commander of the Ukrainian Navy .

The participants discussed maritime safety, the operation of the Ukrainian Maritime Corridor, the restoration of ports, and the strengthening of export routes.

<picture></picture>Photo: Odesa Regional State Administration

They also discussed attracting American companies and investments to Ukrainian projects. Among the priorities are concession projects at the Port of Chornomorsk, the development of road and rail infrastructure, and water supply.

Another topic was cooperation within the framework of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. Through this fund, they plan to attract American companies, financial institutions, and technology providers to projects in the transportation and logistics sectors.

In addition, Kellogg visited the Odesa City Council and met with its leadership.

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Ірина Глухова

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