Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04pm on 23 Oct 2026,Friday International
The White House said Friday that US First Lady Melania Trump had helped secure a localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky, scheduled to take effect on October 29. The arrangement aims to suspend military action temporarily, enabling humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations through a designated safe passage. Melania said the city’s remaining residents, primarily elderly people, urgently need medical care, medicines, food and clean water amid attacks, mined roads and limited electricity. She said she initiated discussions with Russian and Ukrainian leaders and coordinated the agreement’s terms. Civilian representatives from both countries are expected to assess residents’ needs and organise evacuations to destinations of their choice. (PC: X)
