UPDATED Oct 27, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Oct 23, 2026 at 9:55 AM ET
A localized ceasefire began at about 3 a.m. Tuesday in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Ukraine, ahead of a humanitarian mission intended to bring aid into the city and evacuate elderly residents and others who want to leave. Ukrainian human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said Melania Trump mediated and coordinated the pause with Russia’s human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova.
WHO: Melania Trump, in cooperation with Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova, mediated and coordinated the ceasefire, according to Ukrainian human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets.
WHAT: A localized ceasefire took effect in Russian-occupied Oleshky ahead of a humanitarian aid and evacuation mission.
WHEN: Oct 27, 2026
WHERE: Oleshky, Ukraine
WHY: The pause in fighting was intended to allow humanitarian aid into the city and enable civilians, including elderly residents, to leave.
