The results in Olsheki can be used as a measure of confidence and pave the way for further steps in the peace process. If hostilities can be stopped in one place, they can be stopped everywhere and forever. Ukraine is ready. We expect the same from Russia," stressed Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga, referring to the results of the humanitarian mission in Olshki. Today, Ukrainian citizens who were evacuated from Olshuk crossed the Ukrainian border in the Chernihiv region. After months of starvation and isolation under the Russian occupation, they are finally safe. Those who choose to stay should receive unhindered humanitarian access. The head of foreign affairs noted that Ukraine is especially grateful to the American side and to First Lady Melania Trump for the mediation. The minister also thanked His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Ukrainian partners, ministers and officials who helped respond to the humanitarian disaster in Olshki. Andriy Sibiga also thanked the VRU Human Rights Commissioner, Dmytro Lubinz, and his team for coordinating the operation on the ground. The minister noted that for months, Ukraine has drawn the attention of the international community to the situation in Olshki, especially at the UN Security Council meetings. The Ukrainian side called on partners, international organizations and religious leaders to act. Andriy Sibiga emphasized that Ukraine acted in good faith and kept its word.

The results in Olsheki can be used as a measure of confidence and pave the way for further steps in the peace process. If hostilities can be stopped in one place, they can be stopped everywhere and forever. Ukraine is ready. We expect the same from Russia," stressed Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga, referring to the results of the humanitarian mission in Olshki. Today, Ukrainian citizens who were evacuated from Olshuk crossed the Ukrainian border in the Chernihiv region. After months of starvation and isolation under the Russian occupation, they are finally safe. Those who choose to stay should receive unhindered humanitarian access. The head of foreign affairs noted that Ukraine is especially grateful to the American side and to First Lady Melania Trump for the mediation. The minister also thanked His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Ukrainian partners, ministers and officials who helped respond to the humanitarian disaster in Olshki. Andriy Sibiga also thanked the VRU Human Rights Commissioner, Dmytro Lubinz, and his team for coordinating the operation on the ground. The minister noted that for months, Ukraine has drawn the attention of the international community to the situation in Olshki, especially at the UN Security Council meetings. The Ukrainian side called on partners, international organizations and religious leaders to act. Andriy Sibiga emphasized that Ukraine acted in good faith and kept its word.