On October 28, 2026, the UN Coordinator in Ukraine, Shmale, confirmed that the organization does not participate in the humanitarian mission in the temporarily occupied Oleshky. He stated this in a comment to Suspilne.
UN's Position on Humanitarian Mission
Shmale noted that while the UN does not take direct part in humanitarian efforts, the organization is in dialogue with various interested parties. In particular, he mentioned that he is communicating with Ombudsman Lubinets and other representatives to discuss potential support if needed.
Contacts with the Russian UN Mission
Additionally, the UN Emergency Coordinator Fletcher established contact with the Russian UN mission following his visit to Ukraine. This may indicate the UN's efforts to establish communication and gather information regarding the situation in Oleshky, where a humanitarian crisis is ongoing.