Kremlin confirms US-mediated ceasefire agreement for Oleshky
The Kremlin said military officials were determining implementation dates, while the White House said the Oleshky ceasefire would start on October 29.
Oleshky, Ukraine. The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that a local ceasefire had been agreed through US mediation for Oleshky, a town under Russian control. It said Russian and Ukrainian military officials were determining when to implement the agreement.
White House announces start date
Earlier on Friday, the White House credited US first lady Melania Trump with securing the agreement and said the ceasefire would start on October 29.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised her contribution to reaching the deal.
Civilian evacuation expected to take several days
Peskov said any civilian who wanted to depart Oleshky would be permitted to leave. He added that the evacuation itself was expected to require at least several days.
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