The White House has announced that First Lady Melania Trump has successfully secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, localised to the city of Oleshky. Both nations have agreed to temporarily stop all military action in the area to allow humanitarian aid to enter and to prepare a civilian evacuation through a designated safe passageway. The localised ceasefire will begin on October 29, 2026.
Humanitarian Crisis in Oleshky
First Lady Melania Trump said: “The situation in Oleshky is dire. Oleshky is a front-line war city on the brink of disaster. Oleshky’s remaining population is comprised primarily of elderly residents who urgently need medical attention, medicine, food, and clean water.”
She added: “The people of Oleshky have limited electricity, live amid mined roads, and endure regular military attacks. It was abundantly clear that without my intervention, the possibility to bring humanitarian aid into the city and to evacuate the elderly would be impossible.”
Ceasefire Details and Next Steps
The agreement marks a temporary halt to hostilities in the city, enabling humanitarian operations and the evacuation of civilians. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
