Residents Evacuated From Oleshky via Belarus Following U.S.-Mediated Ceasefire
Hundreds of residents from the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky have been evacuated to Belarus following a significant humanitarian pause in the ongoing conflict. The evacuation, facilitated by a U.S.-backed local ceasefire, involved four planes transporting citizens to Gomel, Belarus. From there, evacuees are expected to travel via bus back into Ukrainian territory. The ceasefire was reportedly mediated through efforts involving Melania Trump and the Pope, allowing for the de-mining of roads and the delivery of essential supplies like food and medicine to a population that had been facing starvation. The evacuation route required residents to travel through Crimea and Russia before reaching Belarus due to the proximity of active frontlines.
Topics: Ceasefire Humanitarian Evacuation Oleshky Ukraine-Russia War