Truce begins in Ukraine city where residents ate weeds to survive

What happened: A truce has begun in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, a week after it was announced by US First Lady Melania Trump. It is meant to allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuations. Key numbers: Russia's defence ministry said it stopped firing toward Kherson at 04:00 Moscow time (01:00 GMT). Why it matters: Ukraine's human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets confirmed the ceasefire and said the Ukrainian side is honoring its commitments. The White House said last week that Melania Trump secured the ceasefire. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

A truce has begun in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, a week after it was announced by US First Lady Melania Trump. It is meant to allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuations.

Ukraine's human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets confirmed the ceasefire and said the Ukrainian side is honoring its commitments. The White House said last week that Melania Trump secured the ceasefire.