HUMANITARIAN TRUCE SET FOR TUESDAY , OFFICIAL SAYS | THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT - GAZETTE

What happened: Ukraine's top negotiator said a local ceasefire with Russia in the Kherson region will start Tuesday, two days before a humanitarian mission led by U.S. first lady Melania Trump begins. Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. Why it matters: The deal covers demining, aid delivery and civilian evacuations, and Lubinets said the initiative could serve as a model for future humanitarian missions. The White House said Melania Trump initiated the discussions and worked with Russian and Ukrainian leadership.

Ukraine's top negotiator said a local ceasefire with Russia in the Kherson region will start Tuesday, two days before a humanitarian mission led by U.S. first lady Melania Trump begins. Ukrainian, Russian and U.S.

The deal covers demining, aid delivery and civilian evacuations, and Lubinets said the initiative could serve as a model for future humanitarian missions. The White House said Melania Trump initiated the discussions and worked with Russian and Ukrainian leadership.