A humanitarian mission to deliver aid and evacuate civilians has concluded in the city of Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region, which is under Russian control. The Russian and Ukrainian sides organized it with the assistance of US First Lady Melania Trump. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, the evacuated residents are safe. Some people went to Russia, while others went to territory controlled by Ukraine. Some residents decided to stay in Oleshky.
Ukraine's foreign policy department and President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Melania Trump for her assistance. The US First Lady expressed hope for sustainable peace.
"Oleshky proved that we can elevate humanity above war. Together we can build a peaceful planet, a world of promises for our children," she wrote on X.
To conduct the operation, the sides agreed on a local ceasefire. Food, medicines and hygiene products were delivered to the city, and those wishing to leave were provided with transport and a safe route.
Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said she agreed with Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets to continue work on regular humanitarian actions.