“Both nations agreed to temporarily stop all military action in Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and to prepare a civilian evacuation through a designated safe passageway,” statement says.
Brent crude futures gained $1.40, or 1.2 per cent, to $114.57 a barrel, having earlier reached $115 for the highest level since May 4; US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.48, or 1.5pc, to $100.95.
