Does the Oleshky ceasefire signal progress to come in Ukraine?
Hundreds of civilians were evacuated from the city of Oleshky after Russia and Ukraine agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire.
Key points
- The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.
- US first lady hosts Russian, Ukrainian officials at the White House, urges two sides to build on recent local truce.
- Some observers have expressed optimism that more such humanitarian missions might follow.
The six-day pause from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky comes as the administration ramps up efforts to secure an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
US First Lady Melania Trump has brought Russian and Ukrainian representatives together at the White House.
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