White House announces Kyiv and Moscow agreement on local ceasefire in Oleshky

The White House officially announced that an agreement has been reached between Ukraine and Russia to establish a local ceasefire in the city of Oleshky in the Kherson region. According to a statement from the US side, the ceasefire is set to take effect on 29 October. The primary objective of this agreement is to ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian cargo and to prepare for the evacuation of the civilian population.

The role of the First Lady of the US in reaching the agreement

Washington notes that the agreement was reached with the assistance of US First Lady Melania Trump. It was through her mediation that the terms of the ceasefire in the city, occupied by Russia, were coordinated.

Evacuation and aid mechanism

According to the detailed plan, civilian representatives from both countries will jointly visit Oleshky residents in their homes. The aim of these visits is to determine the specific needs of the people. Those who decide to leave the city are promised coordinated assistance and transport to their chosen destination.

«Я припускаю, що дехто захоче виїхати до Росії, а інші — до України» (I assume that some will want to leave for Russia, while others — for Ukraine), Melania Trump commented on the situation.

An American media organization is to accompany and document the actions of the Ukrainian and Russian teams.

Context of the humanitarian crisis

Previously, Kyiv and Moscow accused each other of creating a humanitarian catastrophe in Oleshky, which is under the control of Russian occupiers. Whether safe aid delivery and civilian evacuation can be ensured will depend on both parties adhering to the agreements.