Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. negotiators reached a localized ceasefire deal Friday around Oleshky, a Russian-occupied city in Ukraine’s Kherson region. Melania Trump said she brokered the truce, which is intended to allow aid into the city and residents to leave; officials on all sides confirmed the deal.
WHO:Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. negotiators
WHAT:Reached a localized ceasefire deal around Oleshky, with Melania Trump saying she brokered it.
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:Oleshky, Ukraine
WHY:The pause is intended to let aid enter Oleshky and residents leave.
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