{"id":2722,"date":"2023-10-17T11:08:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T15:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/us-to-provide-almost-700-million-for-modernization-of-ukrainian-transport-logistics\/17\/10\/2023\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T11:08:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T15:08:34","slug":"us-to-provide-almost-700-million-for-modernization-of-ukrainian-transport-logistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/us-to-provide-almost-700-million-for-modernization-of-ukrainian-transport-logistics\/17\/10\/2023\/","title":{"rendered":"US to provide almost $700 million for modernization of Ukrainian transport, logistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The U.S. will provide Ukraine with nearly $700 million in funds to improve and modernize the country&#8217;s logistics and transport infrastructure, Infrastructure Minister <button class=\"caas-xray-inline caas-xray-entity caas-xray-pill\" data-ylk=\"cid:Oleksandr_Kubrakov;pos:1;elmt:wiki;sec:pill-inline-entity;elm:pill-inline-text;itc:1;cat:OfficeHolder;\" data-entity-id=\"Oleksandr_Kubrakov\">Oleksandr Kubrakov<\/button> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/oleksandr.kubrakov\/posts\/pfbid02mdJH9RqJ7ua1G32hUNmv8FtvHPmKbeQYz13SKuHorRrYoWZaC8eFxWCi8tdgQU3vl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:said;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">said<\/a> on Oct. 17.<\/p>\n<p>Kubrakov did not specify the precise amount of funds.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement came after talks with Penny Pritzker, the U.S. Special Representative for Economic Recovery in Ukraine, who <a href=\"https:\/\/kyivindependent.com\/us-representative-for-ukraines-economic-recovery-arrives-in-kyiv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:arrived;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">arrived<\/a> in Kyiv on Oct. 16.<\/p>\n<p>The funds will be used to improve the conditions of Ukraine&#8217;s railways, ports, checkpoints, and other transportation infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Kubrakov said that he had discussed a number of other issues with Pritzker, including preparations for the upcoming winter and nearly inevitable Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, modernizing the water and sewage systems of Ukrainian systems, de-mining operations, and supporting the development of Ukraine&#8217;s agricultural industry.<\/p>\n<p>Kubrakov emphasized that he and Pritzker generally shared the same goal; &#8220;to rebuild Ukraine better than it was.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>On Oct. 16, Pritzker <a href=\"https:\/\/kyivindependent.com\/zelensky-pritzker-meet-in-kyiv-discuss-recovery-of-ukraines-energy-system\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:met;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">met<\/a> with President Volodymyr Zelensky, and the two discussed how to ensure Ukraine&#8217;s macro-financial stability in 2024, attract private investment for reconstruction projects, and use frozen Russian assets as a significant source of funds for the country&#8217;s recovery.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. President Joe Biden <a href=\"https:\/\/kyivindependent.com\/biden-appoints-penny-pritzker-as-representative-for-ukraines-economic-recovery\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:announced;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">announced<\/a> Pritzker&#8217;s appointment on Sept. 14, characterizing her involvement in the newly created role as the &#8220;next step to help Ukraine forge a stronger future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Read also:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/kyivindependent.com\/who-is-penny-pritzker-new-us-special-representative-for-ukraines-economic-recovery\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Who is Penny Pritzker, new US special representative for Ukraine\u2019s economic recovery?;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \"> Who is Penny Pritzker, new US special representative for Ukraine\u2019s economic recovery?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><i>We\u2019ve been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. 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