Russia-occupied Oleshky and nearby areas set to be unblocked soon
Relief may soon reach Russia-occupied Oleshky, where residents face starvation (photo: Getty Images)
Ukraine and Russia have indeed agreed to a ceasefire in Oleshky, Kherson region. The town and its surrounding areas will be unblocked, according to Davyd Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction and a member of Ukraine's negotiating team.
"An operation to unblock the town of Oleshky and its surrounding areas will begin soon," Arakhamia said.
He noted that the goal of the operation aims to establish permanent humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians and deliver aid to the town and nearby settlements.
"To achieve this goal, a ceasefire will be reached in the near future, as announced by US First Lady Melania Trump," he added.
Arakhamia stressed that many people contributed to the agreement. Pope Leo XIV and US First Lady Melania Trump also helped make it possible.
He added that Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets could provide details about the operation.
Updated at 6:46 p.m.
Lubinets confirmed the start of a humanitarian mission in Oleshky, as announced by US First Lady Melania Trump.
He emphasized that the operation in Oleshky involves:
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Ceasefire
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Delivery of humanitarian aid to Oleshky
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Ensuring civilians can move freely out of Oleshky.
Ceasefire in Oleshky
Earlier, the White House press office said that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to arrange a ceasefire in Oleshky.
The town's situation is critical, as food supplies have been severely disrupted for several months. The town also has no electricity or gas.
However, Russia has not yet confirmed that it is ready to agree to a ceasefire.
