Russia and Ukraine agree to Oleshky ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire in the town of Oleshky starting October 27 to allow humanitarian aid and evacuations. Negotiators plan to meet in November for further peace talks in Abu Dhabi or Switzerland.
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Ukraine and Russia agreed on a local ceasefire in the front-line town of Oleshky, backed by 270-person prisoner swaps and upcoming diplomatic talks. The agreement follows diplomatic mediation by the United States. Negotiators aim to secure a lasting framework to end the 4.5-year war.
