Ceasefire in Oleshky has ended; we are exploring possibility of continuing such humanitarian efforts, – Lubinets
The ceasefire in the area around the occupied city of Oleshky, which was in force from 27 October to 1 November, has come to an end.
This was announced by the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, as reported by Censor.NET.
Results of the ceasefire
"This was an important stage in our joint humanitarian efforts with the Russian Federation’s Human Rights Commissioner, Yana Lantratova, coordinated by the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump," the ombudsman stated.
Lubinets emphasised that during this period, the parties adhered to the commitments they had undertaken. He noted that this made it possible to deliver humanitarian aid to Oleshky and to assist civilians who wished to leave the city safely.
Continuation of humanitarian efforts
"We are currently working with Yana Lantratova to explore opportunities for continuing such humanitarian efforts. It is important to maintain this mechanism for cooperation so that we can continue to help people and save lives," added the Ombudsman.
What led up to this
- The office of US First Lady Melania Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to temporarily cease all hostilities in Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, from 29 October to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid and the preparation of the evacuation of civilians via a safe corridor.
- Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Russian dictator, stated that the military is coordinating the terms of a ceasefire in the area of Oleshky in the Kherson region, which is occupied by Russia.
- Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov stated that, in connection with the humanitarian operation in the Russian-occupied Oleshky area of the Kherson region, a ceasefire is being implemented in this sector.
- Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Commissioner for Human Rights, confirmed the statement by US First Lady Melania Trump regarding the launch of a humanitarian mission in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region.
- Ukraine is introducing a ceasefire in the area of Oleshky in the Kherson region, which is temporarily occupied by Russia, from 03:00 on 27 October to allow a humanitarian operation to take place.
- The ceasefire in Oleshky will remain in place until 10.59 pm on 1 November.
- On 30 October, a Ukrainian delegation led by Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets arrived safely in the temporarily occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region. Lubinets reported that everyone who wished to leave for Ukraine had been able to leave Oleshky.
- On 31 October, Ukrainians evacuated from the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region arrived in territory controlled by Ukraine.
