Russia announces ceasefire in Kyiv, 3 other cities for humanitarian corridors

The Russian military declared a ceasefire in the capital city of Kyiv in Ukraine and three other major cities on Monday to open humanitarian corridors, news agency Reuters reported citing local media.

The decision followed a request personally made by French President Emmanuel Macron, the report said.

The corridors to allow safe passage to civilians trying to flee the war will open at 1000 Moscow time (0700 GMT). It will continue for 11 hours, according to the report