00:01Good morning and welcome.
00:05Oleski will forever unite the brave individuals gathered at the White House today.
00:13We have chosen humanity over war.
00:18Undeniably, the lives of innocent people must transcend the division of war.
00:25I hope Oleski inspires greater peace.
00:31Every significant transformation begins with a small spark.
00:37What matters is not the modesty of this beginning, but the determination to turn into something extraordinary.
00:48Now, we must use the courage we brought to Oleski to find common ground through a shared concern for the
00:56suffering of innocent people.
00:59Together, we can create something more enduring than a temporary ceasefire.
01:05Let us see Oleski as a spark in a world of darkness, capable of illuminating the best in humanity.
01:19Build a powerful flame of peace, visible to the world.
01:25Ignite hope, foster cooperation, and brighten a path toward lasting peace.
01:35I became aware of the severity of the humanitarian crisis in Oleski in September.
01:42Recognizing the urgency, I acted immediately and directed my representative, Mark Beckman,
01:49to engage with Russia and Ukraine on my behalf to pursue peace in Oleski.
01:56Both nations welcomed my participation, acknowledging that previous efforts to establish a ceasefire in the region had not succeeded.
02:09Russia and Ukraine honored our relationship and agreed to work with me in the capacity of exclusive intermediary
02:19to establish a ceasefire in Oleski in Oleski and surrounding Kershyn region.
02:26Our shared objective was to deliver critical humanitarian aid to Oleski residents
02:34and establish a safe evacuation route for civilians.
02:39My role as an exclusive intermediary was memorialized in written agreements, drafted and signed by both Russia and Ukraine.
02:52Mark and I began our work using the communication channels we had previously established
03:00to reunite children with their families in Russia and Ukraine.
03:05Humanitarian, military, and government officials from Russia and Ukraine work diligently to coordinate every aspect of the operation.
03:19I was involved in every stage of the planning.
03:23I reviewed the mining plans, aerial images, assessed roadways, and discussed evacuation routes, hospital access, vehicles, and medical resources.
03:36I was made aware of the preferred dates and timing of the operation.
03:43My communication with Russia and Ukraine was extensive, professional, detailed, and highly cooperative.
03:53Mark and I did everything possible to support both nations in advancing their shared commitment to reach a ceasefire in
04:03Oleski.
04:05We fulfilled our responsibilities at every stage, collaborating with Russia and Ukraine teams through completion.
04:16Russia and Ukraine signed the agreements in both languages on Friday, October 23rd, 2026.
04:26I commend both sides for your good faith efforts to define and implement all components of this sophisticated ceasefire.
04:36Let's see you again.
04:38So thank you.
