Kremlin: Russian Army Working to Determine Ceasefire Date in 'Oleshki'

The Kremlin announced today, Friday, that the Russian army is working on determining a date for a ceasefire in the Ukrainian city of Oleshki, which is controlled by Moscow, following a surprise announcement by US First Lady Melania Trump stating that she had succeeded in reaching a ceasefire there, according to "AFP".

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists: "We welcome the efforts of US First Lady Melania Trump, who made a significant contribution to coordinating the humanitarian process... The army is currently working on coordinating the timing of the ceasefire."

The White House had announced that Melania Trump reached a ceasefire in Oleshki, Ukraine, with it set to take effect on October 29.

The White House stated that Russia and Ukraine agreed on a temporary halt to all military operations in Oleshki to allow the entry of humanitarian aid and prepare for the evacuation of civilians through a dedicated safe corridor.