# Former Trump envoy Keith Kellogg visits Odesa amid Russia’s ongoing port strikes

https://mins.news/en/item/28664

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-21 17:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/former-trump-envoy-keith-kellogg-visits-odesa-amid-russias-ongoing-port-strikes/

> Former U.S. envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg led a delegation to Odesa on Aug. 21 as Russia continued attacking port infrastructure. Ukraine’s Infrastructure Ministry said the group saw the damage and was briefed on efforts to keep operations running. The sides also discussed international and private investment in infrastructure, while Ukraine accused Russia of targeting civilian ports and vessels to restrict exports and Black Sea navigation.

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