Acting U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery, Under Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma arrived in Kyiv on Friday, November 15, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said.

“Great to welcome Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma back to Kyiv. Ukraine’s economic recovery opens the door to U.S. business to invest in Ukraine’s future and in a partnership in defense, technology, and other areas that will benefit both our countries,” she said on X.

Since September 2024, Richard Verma has become the U.S. Special Representative for the economic recovery of Ukraine instead of Penny Pritzker.