Successful humanitarian mission in Oleshky can serve as a foundation for further peace
Ukraine expresses readiness to stop the confrontation along the entire contact line immediately if russia demonstrates the exact same intention. The corresponding statement was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha following the completion of the evacuation operation for civilians from temporarily occupied Oleshky. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Юлія Капітонова), according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The minister emphasized the importance of international assistance in rescuing people who had spent a long period in isolation and hunger. Foreign partners, including the American side and US First Lady Melania Trump, joined the evacuation efforts.
Situation in Oleshky and international response
Kyiv has repeatedly raised the issue of the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky on international platforms, including meetings of the UN Security Council. Representatives of the Vatican and Ukrainian authorized bodies also provided assistance in organizing the process.
The head of the foreign policy department expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for his support. In addition, he noted the work of Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and his team, who coordinated the practical part of the operation.
Prospects for the peace process
According to the Ukrainian side, the successful implementation of such humanitarian missions can serve as a confidence-building measure. This could pave the way for further resolution of the conflict through diplomatic means.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses that the achieved results demonstrate the fundamental possibility of a ceasefire. The Ukrainian state expects the russian federation to show similar political will for a complete cessation of hostilities.
Photo: RBC-Ukraine
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