Ceasefire takes effect in Oleshky for aid and evacuations

A localized ceasefire in Oleshky, a Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine, took effect Tuesday to allow preparations for humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations, according to officials from both countries. The pause began around 3 a.m. local time, Ukraine’s human-rights commissioner said. Melania Trump said the arrangement began at 4 a.m. Moscow time on October 27, two days earlier than planned. She also said its scope had expanded beyond Oleshky to allow humanitarian convoys safe passage. Other reports described the agreement as a localized ceasefire in the city; the broader scope was stated by Trump. The White House said civilian representatives from Russia and Ukraine would visit residents, assess their needs and coordinate transportation for people who choose to leave. Residents would be able to select a destination in either country. Ukraine’s human-rights commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, said the pause was part of a humanitarian mission coordinated with Trump and Russia’s human-rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova. The ceasefire is intended to create access for relief and evacuation efforts, but reports describe preparations rather than confirmed aid deliveries or...