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Russia and Ukraine agree local ceasefire in occupied Oleshky
The White House said Melania Trump brokered a localized ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, set to begin on October 29 to allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuations. Non-military teams from both sides will visit residents and arrange transport to Russia or Ukraine; residents have reportedly been eating weeds to survive. The Kremlin confirmed the deal and said the militaries were working out timing, and CBC reported Pope Leo was also involved.
Why it matters
The truce could allow civilians trapped in a town with severe food, water and power shortages to receive aid or leave.
Background
Oleshky lies on the Russian-held left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region. It has been on the front line since Ukraine retook the city of Kherson in 2022.
The story so far
- Russia and Ukraine agree local ceasefire in occupied Oleshky
- Local ceasefire agreed for Russian-held Oleshky
- Truce holds in Oleshky and is extended across Kherson region
- Local ceasefire holds in Oleshky and extends across Kherson
- Kherson truce ends after six days; Oleshky residents evacuated
- Fighting returns to Kherson after six-day truce
Sources
- BBC News ↗Oct 23, 12:59 PM ET
- The Straits Times ↗Oct 23, 11:37 AM ET
- CBC News ↗Oct 23, 12:02 PM ET
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