Ukraine war: Ceasefire around Oleshky: Moscow and Kyiv agree
People in the small town of Oleschky on the front line are suffering. Following a US announcement about a local ceasefire, there are also positive signals from Moscow and Kiev.
Russia and Ukraine have confirmed a local ceasefire in the frontline city of Oleschky, which has been under siege for months, starting from Tuesday at 2:00 AM CEST. The Russian General Staff Chief, Waleri Gerassimow, and the Ukrainian General Staff announced that their forces would halt fire in the direction of Cherson. The ceasefire aims to facilitate a humanitarian operation, allowing for the delivery of aid and the evacuation of civilians.
According to the Ukrainian human rights commissioner, Dmytro Lubinez, the agreement ensures a ceasefire, humanitarian aid deliveries, and free movement of Oleschky residents. The White House stated that US First Lady Melania Trump helped broker the local ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv.
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