Russia-Ukraine truce for Oleshky allows aid mission to help starving residents
Starving residents of a Russian-held town in southern Ukraine began evacuating on Friday as part of a joint relief operation by the opposing sides, the first of its kind in four years and eight months of war. Under a local ceasefire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump, an aid convoy arrived in the town of Oleshky and people were given the opportunity to leave. Although it was a striking…
In a rare display of cooperation between Russia and Ukraine, a ceasefire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump allowed starving residents of the Russian-held town of Oleshky to begin evacuating. The first aid mission of its kind in the ongoing war, the convoy delivered food, hygiene products, medical supplies, and fuel to the town.
Although hailed as a significant step towards peace, the Kremlin described it as a "special case" difficult to apply to broader peace negotiations. The ceasefire, in effect since Tuesday, is the longest period of stability on the front lines since 2022. Despite the ceasefire, attacks continued in other regions, including Russia's strikes on seven Ukrainian cities and areas.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergiy Koretskyi announced that residents heading to Ukraine would travel through Russia to Belarus. Human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova emphasized the joint effort, stating that assistance would be available to those wishing to travel to either country.
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