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Russia, Ukraine Extend Kherson Ceasefire for Humanitarian Aid

A temporary ceasefire, initially for the besieged city of Oleshky, has expanded across Ukraine's wider Kherson region. It aims to deliver essential supplies and evacuate thousands of civilians trapped without basic services since 2022. US First Lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo XIV helped broker the truce.

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Left Corner

Russia

Ensuring Civilian Safety and Order in Liberated Territories

Russia asserts its commitment to the welfare of civilians in the Kherson region, facilitating the ceasefire to ensure humanitarian access and safe passage in areas under its control. It views this as a responsible measure for local populations.

Civilian Protection

Russia prioritizes the safety and well-being of residents in areas it controls, ensuring necessary humanitarian access and support.

Aid Delivery

The extended ceasefire allows for the unimpeded and organized delivery of food and medicine to vulnerable populations in need.

Orderly Evacuation

Russia facilitates the secure and systematic departure of civilians from conflict zones under its management, preventing chaos.

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Right Corner

Ukraine

Securing Humanitarian Aid for Citizens in Illegally Occupied Lands

Ukraine cooperates with the ceasefire to address the critical humanitarian crisis facing its citizens trapped in Russian-occupied territory. It sees the truce as an urgent, temporary measure to save lives and provide aid, while upholding its sovereignty claims.

Citizen Welfare

Ukraine's paramount concern is the survival and safety of its citizens suffering under Russian occupation and wartime conditions.

Humanitarian Access

The truce enables vital supplies to reach desperate populations in illegally held and besieged areas, preventing further suffering.

Safe Passage

Ukraine works to ensure its citizens can safely evacuate from dangerous and contested territories, providing a lifeline out of peril.