Russia's Chief of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, announced that the Russian army is ceasing fire in the Kherson direction and introducing a “regime of silence” starting at 4am Moscow time (1am GMT) on October 27, for a humanitarian operation in the Aliochki area, according to Sputnik.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that trilateral talks involving Russia, the US and Ukraine are scheduled for November in Abu Dhabi, to discuss a solution to the war, according to The Cradle. The Russian announcement comes after the White House said first lady Melania Trump had brokered a ceasefire in the city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians.