Putin proposes joint humanitarian operation with Ukraine in Kostiantynivka, modeled on earlier evacuation mission in Oleshky
Before a meeting with U.S. presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed organizing a humanitarian operation in Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested a joint humanitarian initiative with Ukraine in Kostiantynivka, a town in the Donetsk region where approximately 400-500 civilians are still present. The proposal echoes a previous operation in Oleshky, where Russia and Ukraine collaborated, supported by the U.S. first lady Melania Trump, to evacuate hundreds of residents and provide humanitarian aid to those who chose to remain.
Putin proposed involving human rights ombudspersons Yana Lantratova and Dmytro Lubinets to oversee the mission, emphasizing that Russian forces currently control Kostiantynivka and are prepared to clear the area of mines within five days. He also stated that if Kyiv considers itself in control of the city, it should ensure safety on its part.
The Oleshky operation's success was marked by a four-day truce, the longest ceasefire since the war began. The plan entails halting hostilities around Kostiantynivka for a similar duration.
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