Valeriy Gerasimov
Valery Gerasimov is a Russian military officer and colonel general who has served as Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces since 2012. Before that, he commanded the Western and Southern Military Districts and served as a deputy chief of the General Staff.
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Ceasefire begins in Olekshy for humanitarian aid and civilian evacuation
A temporary ceasefire began in Olekshy in Kherson region at 03:00 Kyiv time on October 27, 2026. The agreement enables humanitarian deliveries, verification of conditions and the preparation of safe civilian movement and evacuation. Ukraine and Russia both reported observing the arrangements.