Localised ceasefire takes effect in Ukrainian city of Oleshky
A ceasefire in the occupied city of Oleshky, brokered by First Lady Melania Trump, has begun, officials say.
At a glance
- Ceasefire in Oleshky began at 3:00 a.m. Kyiv time on Tuesday
- Confirmed by Ukraine's parliament commissioner for human rights
- First Lady Melania Trump helped broker the agreement
- Applies to the occupied city of Oleshky only
A localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the occupied city of Oleshky went into effect on Tuesday, according to officials from both sides. Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine's parliament commissioner for human rights, confirmed the ceasefire began at 3:00 a.m. Kyiv time.
First Lady Melania Trump helped broker the agreement, marking a diplomatic intervention in the ongoing conflict.
Why it matters
Any ceasefire, even localised, represents a potential de-escalation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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