On October 30, 2026, Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and Russian ombudsman Yana Lantratova proposed to make humanitarian missions regular under the coordination of Melania Trump. This proposal arose following the successful evacuation of people from occupied territories, particularly during the mission in Oleshky, where the ceasefire was fully respected.
The Oleshky Experience as a Model of Successful Cooperation
Lubinets emphasized that the experience from the humanitarian mission in Oleshky demonstrated that such initiatives can be effective in saving lives. He noted that:
- The ceasefire was maintained during the operation.
- Collaboration with the Russian ombudsman proved that agreements can work.
- It is necessary to extend this experience to other settlements where civilians are in similar conditions.
The Future of Humanitarian Missions
The Ukrainian ombudsman hopes that this initiative will mark the beginning of large-scale humanitarian missions that will assist in rescuing and returning people from occupied territories. Lubinets stressed the importance of further coordination with international partners, particularly with Melania Trump, to ensure the effectiveness of such operations.