President's Office: Putin's initiative regarding Kostiantynivka requires clarification of details

Scepticism regarding Russia's intentions

The President's Office of Ukraine expressed doubts about the Russian side's intentions to organise a humanitarian mission from Kostiantynivka. This initiative was proposed by Vladimir Putin by analogy with the events in Oleshky.

Risk of repeating the Oleshky scenario

President's adviser Lytvyn emphasised the need for a thorough analysis of the situation. According to him, the experience from Oleshky indicates that under the cover of humanitarian operations, Russia may carry out other actions.

«Зважаючи на те, що в Олешки вони завели техніку і ротарували військових під прикриттям гуманітарної операції, то ясно, що вони хочуть у Костянтинівку. Але треба з’ясувати всі деталі» (Given that they brought in equipment and rotated troops in Oleshky under the cover of a humanitarian operation, it is clear that they want to do the same in Kostiantynivka. But all the details need to be clarified), the adviser noted.

Context of the Russian leader's statements

Earlier, Vladimir Putin stated that Russia controls the city of Kostiantynivka. In this regard, he proposed to carry out the evacuation of local residents, citing the example of Oleshky.