Ceasefire in Oleshky has set example of how lives can be saved, - UN
The United Nations has called on Ukraine and Russia to take steps to ease tensions and move towards a ceasefire. The UN hopes that the experience of the six-day humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, Kherson region can be replicated in other areas.
According to Censor.NET, this was stated by Kayako Goto, Director for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas at the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, during a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York, as reported by "Interfax-Ukraine".
The ceasefire in Oleshky has set an example for other districts
Goto emphasised that even limited ceasefire agreements can help save the lives of civilians.
She pointed out that the UN Secretary-General had welcomed the six-day humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, in the Kherson region. According to her, this was the longest local ceasefire since 2022, and both sides had fully complied with it.
"This humanitarian ceasefire has provided an encouraging example of what can be achieved when there is the necessary political will to save lives and provide humanitarian respite," said the UN spokesperson.
The Organisation expressed its gratitude to the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, Pope Leo XIV, the human rights commissioners of Ukraine and Russia, and all the other participants who helped to reach the agreement.
The UN hopes that a similar ceasefire can be implemented in other areas where the civilian population is suffering.
The UN has called for the opportunity for negotiations not to be missed
Kayako Goto also welcomed the US’s diplomatic efforts and other initiatives aimed at negotiations.
She called on Ukraine and Russia to use the trilateral talks involving the US, due to take place on 10–11 November in Abu Dhabi, to achieve concrete results.
"We urge the parties to seize the opportunity presented by the trilateral talks scheduled for the end of this week in Abu Dhabi to make tangible progress," said Goto.
According to her, the talks should help to prevent the situation from escalating further, create the conditions for a ceasefire and a peaceful settlement. They may also contribute to a dialogue on the future of European security.
The UN representative reiterated the position of the Organisation’s Secretary-General, who has repeatedly called for an immediate, complete and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine.
She emphasised that this could be an important step towards a just and lasting peace in accordance with international law and the UN Charter.
In conclusion, Goto stated that the UN would continue to support diplomatic efforts to achieve peace.
- The UN had previously reported that 328 civilians were killed in Ukraine in September, with over 2,000 more wounded.
