Melania Trump announced an extension of the truce in Ukraine. "Two days earlier"

A ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia began on October 27, 2026, at 4:00 AM Moscow time, as announced by Melania Trump. The ceasefire was moved up by two days to ensure safety for residents and facilitate humanitarian aid delivery. The geographical area of the ceasefire has expanded beyond Oleshky in the Kherson region to allow safe passage for humanitarian convoys. The ceasefire aims to provide food, medicine, and water, and to organize evacuations for residents wishing to leave. Oleshky has been under Russian occupation since 2022, with current residents facing severe shortages of essentials. The ceasefire is local and humanitarian, not ending military actions elsewhere in Ukraine.