Oleshky:Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will honor the localized ceasefire in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, which was declared by US First Lady Melania Trump. He emphasized that Ukraine is relying on US mediation to ensure the truce's success.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Zelenskyy highlighted that the ceasefire would facilitate a humanitarian operation. This includes reopening access to Oleshky, providing essential food and medicine, and allowing civilians to evacuate the combat zone.

Zelenskyy pointed out the severe conditions in the Russian-occupied Kherson region, noting that the roads have been mined by Russian forces, exacerbating the situation. He mentioned that negotiations for the humanitarian operation have been ongoing at various levels.

He reiterated Ukraine's commitment to the ceasefire and expressed hope that American mediation would be effective. Both Russia and Ukraine confirmed the temporary ceasefire in Oleshky, stating that fighting would cease in the early hours of Tuesday, despite an earlier White House statement indicating the ceasefire would start on Thursday.