RUSSIA , UKRAINE AGREE ON CEASEFIRE IN EMBATTLED TOWN , TO HOLD PEACE TALKS - EUROPE

What happened: Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, brokered through US first lady Melania Trump, and said peace negotiators would meet next month for new talks. Key numbers: Ceasefire takes effect Oct. 27. Technical-level talks set for the first half of November in Abu Dhabi. Why it matters: The deal allows aid delivery and civilian evacuation through humanitarian corridors. Previous US-led talks stalled in February with no significant progress, and Russia still demands Ukraine cede the Donbas while Kyiv rejects giving up land it holds. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, brokered through US first lady Melania Trump, and said peace negotiators would meet next month for new talks.

The deal allows aid delivery and civilian evacuation through humanitarian corridors. Previous US-led talks stalled in February with no significant progress, and Russia still demands Ukraine cede the Donbas while Kyiv rejects giving up land it holds.