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Ukraine and Russia are set to commence a limited humanitarian ceasefire in occupied Oleshky on Tuesday, according to reports. However, both parties have expressed concerns over monitoring, humanitarian access, and the safe evacuation of civilians who are facing significant shortages of food and medicine. The US, acting as a broker in the ceasefire, has yet to disclose any independent monitoring mechanism or detailed arrangements for the humanitarian operation.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia's decision to host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships, stating that it is "unacceptable" and urging international sporting bodies to reconsider the decision. The threat of a boycott and legal action from Ukraine adds pressure on the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) to reverse the decision, which Sybiha believes could normalize Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

In a separate incident, Russian ballistic missiles targeted Kyiv's university district on Monday, killing one person and injuring ten, mostly students. The strikes occurred near Kyoto Park and Lisova metro station on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River, causing damage to student dormitories, residential buildings, and medical facilities. President Zelensky warned of further attacks and called on allies to expedite the delivery of air defense systems.