Melania Trump brokers local ceasefire in Ukraine for aid mission

A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday to allow a humanitarian aid mission into the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump. Missile attacks resumed in Kyiv minutes after the pause began. Melania Trump led talks with civilian negotiators from both countries after U.N. officials briefed her on the situation, where up to 2,000 people are stranded with dwindling food and medicine. The ceasefire is due to last through Saturday, though deep mistrust has thwarted previous attempts. The aid mission precedes new U.S.-brokered peace talks expected next month after more than 4½ years of war. Oleshky, captured in 2022 and flooded by a dam collapse in 2023, will receive doctors, food and water before evacuation corridors open.