Russia and Ukraine have agreed on a local ceasefire in Oleshky, Kherson region, the White House has announced. According to the report, with the mediation of Melania Trump the sides agreed to temporarily halt hostilities in the city in order to deliver humanitarian aid and prepare the evacuation of civilians through a safe corridor.
The White House stated that the ceasefire will begin on October 29. At the same time, the head of the Russian General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, said that Russian troops will cease fire in the Kherson direction from 04:00 on October 27.
Civilian representatives of both sides are to visit residents at their homes, assess their needs and organize departure to Russia or Ukraine — according to the choice of the residents themselves.
