Ukraine and Russia agree on “humanitarian corridors” for the evacuation of civilians
Ukraine and Russia agreed on Thursday, after a second round of talks, to hold “humanitarian corridors” for the evacuation of civilians from combat zones, announced an adviser to the Ukrainian presidency.
“The second round of negotiations is over. Unfortunately, there are not yet the expected results for Ukraine. There is only one solution to organize humanitarian corridors”wrote on Twitter Mykhaïlo Podoliak, a member of the Ukrainian delegation.
“The only thing I can say is that we discussed in detail the humanitarian aspects because many cities are currently surrounded” by Russian forces, he added. He worried about a “dramatic situation with food, medicine, possibilities of evacuation”.
According to a statement later read by Mr. Podoliak, Moscow and Kyiv will put in place “humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of the civilian population, as well as for the transport of medicines and food to the areas where the fighting is most violent”. This includes “the possibility of a temporary ceasefire during the evacuation period, in the sectors where it takes place”.
The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, meanwhile indicated that the talks had focused on humanitarian, military and security issues. “future political settlement of the conflict”. According to him, there is a ” mutual understanding “ on ” some points “.
“The main issue that was resolved today is that of the rescue of civilians who found themselves in the area of clashes”he added, confirming the project of “humanitarian corridors”.