Russia: Ceasefire planned for humanitarian operation in Aleshki, Kherson region
Moscow, October 23 (Hibya) - Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that an agreement had been reached to conduct a humanitarian operation in the city of Aleshki in the Kherson region with the assistance of Melania Trump, wife of US President Donald Trump. The Russian and Ukrainian defense ministries are coordinating the timing of a ceasefire scheduled to begin at 4:00 a.m. Moscow time on October 27, 2026, to facilitate the operation.
In a statement dated October 23, 2026, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia welcomed the efforts of US First Lady Melania Trump to organize a humanitarian operation in Aleshki.
Peskov stated that Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova and her Ukrainian counterpart had been carrying out extensive work with Melania Trump's direct involvement to implement agreements reached between the presidents of Russia and the United States.
Peskov said the defense ministries were coordinating the timing of the ceasefire to enable the humanitarian mission, adding that it was scheduled to begin at 4:00 a.m. Moscow time on October 27. The statement indicated that people wishing to leave the city would be able to evacuate.
Peskov noted that the operation involved extensive and complex preparations requiring the participation of numerous representatives, adding that Melania Trump had taken on a coordinating role. The matter was also reportedly discussed during the latest telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.
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