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Oleshky is a front-line war city on the brink of disaster,” Melania Trump said in a statement released by the White House.“The people of Oleshky have limited electricity, live amid mined roads, and endure regular military attacks.
It was abundantly clear that without my intervention, the possibility to bring humanitarian aid into the city and to evacuate the elderly would be impossible,” she said.The First Lady added that her representatives worked directly with “Russian and Ukrainian leadership to define the terms of the localized ceasefire” and that civilian leaders from both countries will work together to grant humanitarian access to civilians in the city.Oleshky, which had a….
It was captured by Russia during the first day of the invasion in February 2022 and experienced heavy shelling.While most residents have fled, those who remain have faced dire food and medical shortages.
Both sides have accused the other of staunching the flow of supplies.In her statement, Melania Trump said those of the estimated 2,000 remaining residents who wish to be evacuated will be transported to their “preferred destination”, she said, adding, “I anticipate some will want to go to Russia, and some to Ukraine”.The first lady added that “an impartial American media organisation” will accompany both Russian and Ukrainian teams on the….
She did not identify the organisation.“This will play a significant role in ensuring that the wishes of each family are faithfully respected,” she said.Melania Trump had previously worked to reunify children seized by Russia during the war.The announcement comes after the Kremlin said it had agreed to resume US-mediated talks with Ukraine as early as next month, although both sides remain far apart on terms of a possible deal.The Trump….
Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy has since said an agreement has been reached to resolve the issues.Starshield is a version of the Starlink system operated under billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
No confirmation from Russia or Ukraine as White House says 'localised' ceasefire to take effect in Oleshky.
