Scholz and Putin discuss the creation of humanitarian corridors in Ukraine

Friday, 4 March 2022, 14:40

Mykhailo Podoliak, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian president's office, said that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was currently negotiating with Russian President Vladimir Putin to establish humanitarian corridors in Ukraine.

According to Evropeyska Pravda, Podoliak posted this on Twitter.

Podoliak said: "At this exact moment, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is talking to the Russian president about humanitarian corridors. The world has finally woken up to the scale of the catastrophe organised by the Russians. On our side, Irina Vereshchuk and Sergei Trusov are responsible for humanitarian corridors."

Ukraine has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross to urgently assist in establishing humanitarian corridors, as agreed between Ukraine and Russia during the second round of talks.

Ukraine is ready to ensure the safe departure of people and the delivery of humanitarian goods. The Ukrainian Armed Forces will guarantee safe passage through the corridor. Ukraine expects this from the Russian side too.