Ukraine, Russia begin Oleshky ceasefire for aid mission as Kyiv hit by strikes
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Russia and Ukraine began a localized ceasefire at 3 a.m. Tuesday to allow aid into occupied Oleshky, where up to 2,000 people face shortages; Russian strikes hit Kyiv, killing at least one.
Russia and Ukraine began a localized ceasefire at 3 a.m. local time Tuesday to allow humanitarian aid into the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine, where up to 2,000 people, including 50 children, face severe shortages of food and medicine. The truce was brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump after talks with civilian negotiators from both sides and UN officials. Both militaries confirmed they were observing the agreement. [1] [2]
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