Melania Trump brokers a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city to get relief aid in

According to the White House, the localized ceasefire will begin on October 29, 2026.[2] Ukraine's top negotiator, Dmytro Lubinets, told The Associated Press that a local ceasefire with Russia will start Tuesday — two days before the mission begins — and last several days.[3]The White House statement quotes the first lady as saying that Oleshky's "remaining population is comprised primarily of elderly residents who urgently need medical attention, medicine, food, and clean water"[2]. CNN reports that Ukrainian authorities said around 1,700 civilians remain in the city[4].According to PBS, Lubinets said the agreement calls for a ceasefire, followed by the delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid. Lastly, civilians will be allowed to leave Oleshky[3]. Valery Gerasimov, said Russian forces "will cease fire on the Kherson axis" starting at 4 a.m. Tuesday in Moscow[1]. CNN reports that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov credited Trump for her "significant contribution."[4]According to CNN, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky added that Kyiv had been negotiating this for "some time" and Ukraine would fulfill its part of the agreement.[5]CNN also reports that Newsmax said it was "granted exclusive television access to accompany a delegation of Russian and Ukrainian observers[5]" into the city.The AP reports that U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the first lady's announcement.[1]