RUSSIA , UKRAINE AGREE ON CEASEFIRE IN EMBATTLED OLESHKY , PLAN NEW PEACE TALKS NEXT MONTH

What happened: Ukraine and Russia agreed to a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, brokered through U.S. first lady Melania Trump. Zelensky said negotiators will meet next month for new talks. Key numbers: Ceasefire takes effect Oct. 27 from 4 a.m. local time. Technical-level meetings set for first half of November in Abu Dhabi. Why it matters: The deal allows aid delivery and civilian evacuation through humanitarian corridors, and follows a rift between Washington and Kyiv. Previous U.S.-led talks stalled in February with no significant progress. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Ukraine and Russia agreed to a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, brokered through U.S. first lady Melania Trump. Zelensky said negotiators will meet next month for new talks.

The deal allows aid delivery and civilian evacuation through humanitarian corridors, and follows a rift between Washington and Kyiv. Previous U.S.-led talks stalled in February with no significant progress.