The first lady of the USA, Melania Trump, said that the preparations for the humanitarian mission in Ilyushki are in the final stage. "Mine clearance operations have been completed and the preparations for the humanitarian mission are in the final stages. All the designated routes agreed upon by Ukraine and Russia have been cleared for safe traffic. The column will soon enter Alyushki to provide food, clean water, medicine and other necessary assistance to the city's residents," she said.