White House reacts to Oleshky ceasefire deal: “A step toward peace”

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung has described the ceasefire agreement reached in Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region, as an important step toward resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

According to TodayPress TV, Cheung wrote about the agreement on X.

“This is an important, positive step toward peace,” Cheung said, adding that it was great news.

According to information released by the White House on October 23, Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire in Oleshky. The local ceasefire is expected to take effect on October 29.

The parties have reportedly agreed to halt all military operations in Oleshky to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and prepare for the evacuation of civilians through a designated safe corridor.

Aysel Matlab