In brief
The White House announced that Melania Trump has "successfully secured" a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the front‑line city of Oleshky, which has been under Russian control since February 2022. The truce is to begin on 29 October, though Ukraine and Russia have not yet responded. Residents—mainly elderly—have been enduring shortages of food, medicine and clean water, resorting to eating garden weeds to survive. The White House stresses the urgent need for humanitarian aid. The news comes amid ongoing war in the Kherson region.
The White House has announced that First Lady Melania Trump has "successfully secured" a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the frontline city of Oleshky, which has been under Russian occupation since the invasion began in February 2022.
According to the statement released at 8:00 p.m. UTC, the truce would take effect on 29 October. The deal was presented as a critical step to relieve the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky, where the population is largely elderly and severely lacking basic supplies.
Oleshky now faces a dire situation: residents have resorted to eating garden weeds to stay alive, and the White House highlighted the urgent need for medical attention, medicine, food and clean water. Until now, neither the Ukrainian government nor Russian authorities have issued a comment on the proposed truce.
The announcement comes amid continued fighting in the Kherson region and a growing international debate over diplomatic solutions to the conflict. The White House has urged both sides to respect the ceasefire terms and to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries to the besieged city.
For readers following the unfolding story, RealTime Wire will continue to track the situation in Oleshky and provide live updates on any new developments from the front lines.
