Does the Oleshky ceasefire signal progress to come in Ukraine?

Hundreds of civilians were evacuated from the city of Oleshky after Russia and Ukraine agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire. Some observers have expressed optimism that more such humanitarian missions might follow. Nearly 800 residents have been evacuated from the Russia-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine.

This was announced by US first lady Melania Trump , who was credited with helping to mediate the ceasefire . The mission was coordinated by Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets and his Russian counterpart, Yana Lantratova. Most evacuees chose to be sent to Ukrainian-controlled territory, although some opted for transfer to Russia.

Currently, more than 1,000 people remain in Oleshky, according to Kherson's regional administration. They were supplied with food, water and medicine.