Russia and Ukraine agree localized ceasefire in Oleshky

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The agreement was reportedly brokered through U.S. first lady Melania Trump after Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. negotiators reached a deal. The ceasefire is focused on Oleshky, described as being on the brink of disaster, and is expected to last several days while humanitarian corridors operate. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said peace negotiators would meet next month, making the development a potentially significant—though limited—step amid the wider Russia-Ukraine war.

Sources: Reuters, Associated Press, Euronews