A humanitarian ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, in Ukraine's southern Kherson region, has held for over 30 hours without incident, according to Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets. The ceasefire, which began on October 27, 2026, and is scheduled to last until November 1, 2026, was brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump with the involvement of Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova. This localized truce is intended to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and the safe evacuation of civilians trapped in the city.

Oleshky has been under Russian occupation since February 2022 and has faced a severe humanitarian crisis, with residents experiencing critical shortages of food, medicine, water, and electricity. The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in 2023 also caused extensive damage to the city. Efforts to evacuate civilians have been hampered by mined roads and ongoing hostilities, making overland travel perilous.

The ceasefire agreement was the result of intensive diplomatic efforts, including mediation by Melania Trump and appeals from Pope Leo XIV. Direct communication between Lubinets and Lantratova has been crucial in coordinating the implementation of the agreement.

Following the establishment of the ceasefire, the next steps include demining access routes, delivering much-needed humanitarian supplies, and registering residents who wish to leave. While optimism surrounds the current truce, concerns remain about Russia's adherence to the agreement, given past instances of ceasefire violations.

The ceasefire in Oleshky is a localized measure and does not extend to other areas of Ukraine. Reports indicate that Russian forces continued to launch missile strikes on Kyiv concurrently with the Oleshky ceasefire.