LIVE, war in Ukraine: direct negotiations with Russia under American mediation scheduled for November, confirms Volodymyr Zelensky

The White House announced a temporary ceasefire in Olechky, Ukraine, to facilitate humanitarian aid and civilian evacuation. Ukraine's military will also observe a ceasefire for humanitarian operations starting October 27. Meanwhile, Russia has published a list of exiled opponents facing restrictions under a new law. Ukraine and Russia are set to engage in direct negotiations mediated by the U.S. in early November. Additionally, there has been a recent exchange of prisoners of war between the two nations, and discussions about military communication systems are ongoing.