Local ceasefire begins in southern Ukraine ahead of Melania Trump-brokered mission

A local Ukraine-Russia ceasefire began early Tuesday before a humanitarian mission brokered by Melania Trump, while missile attacks resumed in Kyiv.

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Local ceasefire begins in southern Ukraine ahead of Melania Trump-brokered mission

A limited ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia went into effect in southern Ukraine early Tuesday, NPR reported. The pause preceded a humanitarian mission brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump.

Meanwhile, missile attacks resumed in Kyiv as the localized ceasefire began in the south.

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