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Oleshky residents begin evacuating under Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire

Ukrainian and Russian delegations started moving civilians out of the besieged, Russian-occupied city after a temporary truce took effect.

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What to know

  • A Melania Trump-brokered local ceasefire (Oct. 28–Nov. 1) opened a window for aid and evacuation in the besieged, Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, where Russian strikes had blocked food, water, and medicine for months.
  • Ukrainian and Russian delegations jointly ran the evacuation, moving civilians by a 25-bus convoy through Russia and Belarus back into Ukraine, while about 2,000 residents remain in the city.
  • The truce follows U.S. pressure on Kyiv to halt strikes on Russian energy targets ahead of U.S. midterms, and some Ukrainian officials question whether Russia's cooperation reflects genuine goodwill or positioning for broader peace talks.

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Oleshky residents begin evacuating under Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire
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    Evacuees routed through Russia and Belarus set to reach Ukraine

    Convoys carrying evacuees from Oleshky are moving through Russian and Belarusian territory, with arrival back in Ukraine planned for Saturday as the ceasefire window continues to Nov. 1.

    1. 1 outlet Ukrainians trapped in Russia-held city evacuate during local ceasefire

      first by CBS News, 8d ago

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    Ukrainian officials voice doubts about Russia's motives

    A Ukrainian lawmaker suggested Russia agreed to the pause to appear a reliable partner for future peace talks, and Ukrainians on social media expressed broader skepticism about what the local truce means for Kherson region.

    “Because these negotiations were led by the U.S. and Melania Trump, it seems to me that the Russians have agreed to this ceasefire to show that they are a reliable partner for these negotiations and other future peace negotiations with Ukraine.”
    — Vadym Ivchenko
  3. background

    Delegations begin evacuating Oleshky residents — Ukrainian and Russian humanitarian delegations reached Oleshky on Friday morning, administering aid and starting evacuations with a 25-bus convoy and ambulances; about 2,000 people remain in the city.

  4. background

    Melania Trump brokers temporary Oleshky ceasefire — The first lady helped negotiate a local ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky running from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, intended to let humanitarian aid in and allow residents to evacuate; Pope Leo had also pressed for a truce.