Sybiha, UN Under-Secretary-General discuss situation in Oleshky, Black Sea, winter preparations
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher, who is currently visiting Ukraine, during which he paid special attention to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the temporarily occupied city of Oleshky in Kherson region.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher met to discuss the dire humanitarian situation in Oleshky, a city in Kherson region temporarily occupied by Russian forces. Sybiha stressed the urgent need for the UN to gain access to these communities and provide vital aid.
Fletcher updated Sybiha on the ongoing Russian attacks in Kherson, where residents continue to live and work under constant threat. The two also addressed preparations for the harsh winter and support for vulnerable communities, particularly those in frontline regions. Sybiha highlighted the importance of the UN actively safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.
The pair agreed to maintain close communication and focus on practical solutions to protect lives, ensure humanitarian aid reaches the most vulnerable, and address new challenges posed by Russian aggression. Since 2022, the UN has channeled over $12 billion in humanitarian aid to those impacted by Russia's war against Ukraine.
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