
The quiet hours have been extended beyond the town of Oleshky in the Kherson region / 24 Channel Collage
A ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia in the Kherson region went into effect on October 27 and will remain in place until November 1. Its geographical scope has been expanded beyond the city of Oleshky to ensure the safe passage of humanitarian convoys.
According to a post by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump on the social media platform X, the ceasefire took effect at 4:00 a.m. Moscow time.
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What did Melania Trump say about the ceasefire in Oleshky?
She noted that so far, no violations of the agreement have been recorded on either side.
The ceasefire was launched two days ahead of schedule. This move was explained by the need to ensure the safety of the civilian population and expedite the delivery of critical humanitarian aid to residents of the region.
The implementation of the ceasefire was confirmed by General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.
Earlier, Davyd Arakhamia, head of the “Servant of the People” faction, outlined the agreements aimed at reducing military tensions in southern Ukrainethe most significant de-escalation since 2022.
In total, three steps are known to be in place to rescue civilians in Oleshky: the establishment of a ceasefire, the delivery of humanitarian aid, and ensuring the free movement of local residents.
What role is the U.S. playing in the de-escalation in Oleshky?
The U.S. is involved in the humanitarian operation in Oleshky. Melania Trump’s senior adviser, Mark Beckman, said that Newsmax plans to send journalists to the city to cover the operation. According to him, Russia has assured Ukraine and the U.S. that it will respect the choice of local residents – to stay at home or leave. At the same time, details of the protection mechanisms have not been disclosed.
A local ceasefire may indicate whetherAre Kyiv and Moscow capable of implementing humanitarian agreements,, but it will not, on its own, bring the war closer to an end without clear commitments and security guarantees.
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