Russia says open to mini Ukraine ceasefires, but no letup in war
Russia has expressed openness to localized humanitarian ceasefires in Ukraine but maintains that its broader military offensive will continue. Meanwhile, a U.S.-brokered truce is scheduled for the city of Oleshky, even as both sides prepare for upcoming peace talks.
Why it matters
The report highlights the disconnect between humanitarian efforts and the ongoing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russia says open to mini Ukraine ceasefires, but no letup in war left Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. File PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/9dctvu/article71628593.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Kremlin-signalsG3TGIOK3B.3.jpg.jpg - **EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** New Delhi: Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov speaks to the media, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Russia on Tuesday said it will welcome any efforts by India to resolve the Ukraine conflict through peaceful means and Moscow is in sync with New Delhi on ways to end it. (PTI Photo) (PTI09_08_2026_000249B) A ceasefire is to start in the southern Ukrainian city early October 27, brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump after months of reports that residents faced dire food, water and medicine shortages Moscow Russia said Monday (October 26, 2026) that it would not slow down its offensive on Ukraine despite upcoming U.S.-brokered talks on ending the conflict but that it could agree local "humanitarian" ceasefires.
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