23.10.2026 16:41
The White House announced that, as a result of First Lady Melania Trump's initiatives, a ceasefire limited to the city of Oleshky has been achieved between Russia and Ukraine. While an agreement was reached to temporarily halt all military activities in the city in order to deliver humanitarian aid to the region and evacuate civilians through a safe corridor, the ceasefire is planned to take effect on October 29.
The White House announced that a ceasefire had been reached between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region. According to the statement reported by Reuters, the ceasefire is planned to begin on October 29.
A new development has occurred regarding diplomatic initiatives in the Russia-Ukraine War. The White House announced that, through the initiative of Melania Trump, wife of US President Donald Trump, a ceasefire had been reached between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky.
According to Reuters' news dated October 23, the ceasefire is expected to enter into force on October 29. However, the statement did not include details on how long the ceasefire would last, which areas it would cover, or how military activities on the ground would be affected.
THE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN OLESHK Y HAD COME ONTO THE AGENDA
Oleshky, located in Ukraine's Kherson region, has been under Russian control since 2022. The issue of civilians' access to basic needs and their safe evacuation from the city has been among the prominent topics on the international agenda in recent days.
THE POPE HAD ALSO INTERVENED
Pope Leo XIV also drew attention to the humanitarian conditions in the city and asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to ensure a ceasefire for the delivery of food and medical aid and the safe evacuation of civilians. The Kremlin, in turn, reported that it would cooperate with initiatives to deliver humanitarian aid and ensure the safety of city residents.
With the White House's latest statement, the ceasefire in Oleshky is expected to begin on October 29. Details regarding the scope and implementation of the ceasefire have not yet been announced.