The first lady of the United States, Melania Trump, says that a partial ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has been extended to include areas beyond Olsheki, in order to ensure safe passage for humanitarian aid. Melania Trump said in a blog post on the "X" platform: "The planned date has been brought forward by two days, in order to protect citizens and facilitate the delivery of the necessary humanitarian aid." She adds: "The geographical area of the ceasefire has expanded beyond the Olshki region, within the Kherson district, which allows safe passage for humanitarian convoys."