Russia suspended strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kherson from 01:00 GMT on Tuesday, a pause due to last through Saturday or longer so an aid mission can reach the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, where up to 2,000 people remain, according to Al Jazeera.
Al JazeeraRussia halts strikes on Ukraine’s Kherson as Oleshky ceasefire takes effectThe localised ceasefire, secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, will allow evacuations and aid deliveries to Oleshky.
Given the deep mistrust on both sides, what would it take for a pause this narrow to hold, and could it lead to anything wider?
Update: A ceasefire first aimed at getting aid into Russian-occupied Oleshky has been extended across Ukraine's wider Kherson region, with officials saying Russian shelling has stopped in the city and region, and aid deliveries and evacuations from Oleshky planned for Friday (BBC).
BBC NewsCeasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials sayThe truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.
Update: The ceasefire has been extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say; it was originally planned for stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported. BBC News
BBC NewsCeasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials sayThe truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.
Update: The ceasefire has been extended across Ukraine's Kherson region beyond Oleshky, and officials on both sides say no breaches have been reported. BBC News
BBC NewsCeasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials sayThe truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.
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