Ukraine, Russia Reportedly Agree on Monthly Kherson Aid
Ukraine and Russia have reportedly agreed to organize humanitarian aid deliveries and repatriation efforts in Kherson region communities after the Oleshky mission, Fox News reported. Operations would take place as needed, but at least monthly, reportedly with Melania Trump’s assistance and coordination. The report comes as Ukraine’s ombudsman says the current ceasefire has held without incidents.
Ukraine and Russia have reportedly reached an agreement to conduct monthly humanitarian operations in the Kherson region once the Oleshky mission concludes, according to Fox News on October 28. The agreement outlines regular aid deliveries and repatriation efforts, with assistance and coordination from US First Lady Melania Trump.
The operations would be based on needs, with signature pages from the agreement obtained by Fox News. The current operation aims to provide food, water, medicine, and medical assistance in Oleshky while preparing safe passage for residents wishing to leave. The White House announced the agreement on October 23, stating that civilian representatives from both countries would visit residents to assess their needs.
A humanitarian ceasefire took effect at 3 a.m. Kyiv time on October 27 and is set to continue until November 1. Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets reported no incidents during the first 30 hours of the ceasefire, and Ukrainian-controlled Kherson reported no new shelling or strikes on civilian infrastructure. Oleshky has been under Russian occupation since the 2022 invasion, with an estimated 1,700-2,000 residents remaining.
The humanitarian mission aims to establish access routes before larger deliveries and evacuations proceed, but concerns have been raised about residents' freedom to choose their destination, as previously warned by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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