An advisor to the President of Ukraine responded to Putin's proposal. Dmytro Lytvyn recalled that during a similar operation in Oleshky, Russian forces brought in military equipment and rotated troops under the cover of humanitarian aid.
"Considering that in Oleshky they brought in equipment and rotated troops under the cover of a humanitarian operation, it is clear what they want in Kostiantynivka. However, all details need to be clarified." - Lytvyn stated.