Local ceasefire implemented in Ukraine following Melania Trump's efforts

A local ceasefire came into effect between Russia and Ukraine early Tuesday morning as part of a humanitarian mission mediated by US First Lady Melania Trump. According to a report by NPR, fighting has been paused from 3 am this week to deliver aid to the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine.

According to Melania Trump's office, she met with United Nations officials and subsequently held discussions with civilian negotiators from both Russia and Ukraine. According to the UN, approximately 2,000 people are trapped in Oleshky, where there is a shortage of food and medicines. They are unable to leave due to explosive mines and drone attacks. Under this mission, plans are in place to deliver doctors, medicines, food, and water.

This ceasefire may last until Saturday or longer. However, during this period, missile attacks resumed in Kyiv. According to city officials, one person has died and 10 people have been injured in a Russian ballistic missile attack. In Kharkiv, two people have also died and four were injured in attacks. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia intends to continue the war.