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Putin proposes a humanitarian evacuation in Kostiantynivka,...

The Russian president asserts that the Russian army controls this locality.

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Key facts

  • The Starshield military satellite communications system, from the American company SpaceX, is once again restricted in Ukraine.
  • He suggests entrusting the organization of such a mission to the human rights commissioners of both countries.
  • Vladimir Putin also refers to"progress"on the humanitarian front in the Ukrainian file.

The Starshield military satellite communications system, from the American company SpaceX, is once again restricted in Ukraine.

The Russian president says the Russian army controls this locality. Ukraine denies the claim.

He suggests entrusting the organization of such a mission to the human rights commissioners of both countries.

Vladimir Putin also refers to"progress"on the humanitarian front in the Ukrainian file.

Two envoys are currently meeting Vladimir Putin.

They had previously stopped in Moscow for talks with the Russian president.

The President of the Republic is traveling in the city for the European Political Community summit.

Support for Ukraine will be one of the points addressed during this summit, according to the confirmation given on this occasion.

The mission envisaged in Kostiantynivka would thus follow the joint operation already conducted in Olechky.

Disagreement remains on the ground: Moscow claims control of the Donbas locality, and Ukraine disputes it.

Dig deeper

Who is Vladimir Putin?

He is the president of Russia and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces; he is the one asserting control of Kostiantynivka and proposing a humanitarian evacuation.

What is Kostiantynivka?

It is an industrial city in Donetsk Oblast, in eastern Ukraine, located near the front line.

What is Starshield?

It is the military satellite communications service of the American company SpaceX, distinct from civilian Starlink, whose use is once again restricted in Ukraine.

What is the European Political Community?

It is a forum bringing together European leaders, beyond the European Union alone, where support for Ukraine is on the agenda.

Why does the proposed evacuation matter?

Moscow suggests entrusting it to the human rights commissioners of both countries, while Kyiv already disputes Russian control of the city.

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