Russia stated Monday that it would not slow its offensive on Ukraine despite upcoming US-brokered talks, though it said it was open to short-term "humanitarian" ceasefires. The Kremlin indicated it could agree to local truces, including one set to start early Tuesday in the southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky.

This ceasefire was brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump following reports of shortages in the Russian-occupied city.