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UKRAINE , RUSSIA AGREE TO HUMANITARIAN CEASEFIRE IN WAR - TORN CITY
Ukraine and Russia agreeing to a humanitarian ceasefire signals potential de-escalation in the war-torn city.
Context
What happened: The White House announced a temporary humanitarian ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia for the city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine, set to begin Thursday, October 29 and last several days.
Key numbers: Ceasefire starts October 29; mine removal begins October 27; Oleshky under Russian occupation since 2022; fewer than 2,000 civilians remain,
Why it matters: The pause is meant to let a humanitarian mission deliver food, water, and medical supplies and evacuate residents. Representatives of Putin and Zelenskyy have agreed to resume US-brokered peace negotiations in November.
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What changed
The White House announced a temporary humanitarian ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia for the city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine, set to begin Thursday, October 29 and last several days.
Why it matters
The pause is meant to let a humanitarian mission deliver food, water, and medical supplies and evacuate residents. Representatives of Putin and Zelenskyy have agreed to resume US-brokered peace negotiations in November.
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Oct 24, 2026 02:30 PM ET