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Russian Human Rights Commissioner Lantratova made a statement regarding what she described as Ukraine's blockade of the city of Alyoshki. Lantratova said civilians in the city have been deprived of food, water and medicine supplies, and that those affected include elderly people, women and children.

In a statement shared by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lantratova said they were in contact with the US side and Melania Trump's team regarding the situation in the city. The statement said difficult negotiations were continuing to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid and the evacuation of people in need of urgent assistance.

Lantratova argued that the main cause of the humanitarian crisis was a blockade she alleged was being imposed by the Ukrainian armed forces. She claimed that Ukrainian drones continuously monitor the roads and that remotely laid mines on the roads prevent aid deliveries.

Lantratova said supplies for those in need in the city are carried by people or brought in by bicycle, and claimed that, according to available information, the last volunteer convoy traveling in vehicles marked “People” was destroyed in Ukrainian attacks.

Lantratova said that if attacks and mining activities targeting the routes used to deliver aid to the city were stopped, basic necessities could be delivered to the area and civilians in emergency situations could be evacuated.

Lantratova said Russia would help all residents of Alyoshki regardless of their political views and that everything possible would be done to save civilian lives.