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Ukraine and Russia say Oleshky truce holding as strikes continue elsewhere

Ukraine and Russia said a local ceasefire in occupied Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump, took effect early Oct. 27 for aid and evacuations, while Kyiv reported continued Russian strikes outside Kherson, CNA, Al Jazeera and CNBC reported.

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Developing story: what's new
  1. France 24 and The Philadelphia Inquirer are now reporting this
  2. New headline Was: “Ukraine and Russia start localized Oleshky ceasefire, outlets say”
  3. Our desk updated its story
  4. Still developing
  5. Our desk updated its story
  6. New headline Was: “Ukraine and Russia start localized Oleshky ceasefire, outlets say”
  7. Our desk updated its story
  8. Our desk filed its story
19 earlier updates
  1. CNA, Japan Today and 6 more are now reporting this
  2. New headline Was: “What we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump”
  3. Our desk filed its story
  4. Kyiv Independent is now reporting this
  5. CNBC is now reporting this
  6. New headline Was: “European Leaders Split Over Phone Call to Putin”
  7. New headline Was: “Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin”
  8. BBC is now reporting this
  9. New York Times is now reporting this
  10. Meduza is now reporting this
  11. New headline Was: “Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin”
  12. Our desk filed its story
  13. New headline Was: “Local Russia-Ukraine ceasefire takes effect in occupied Oleshky”
  14. The Guardian is now reporting this
  15. NPR is now reporting this
  16. Still developing
  17. DW is now reporting this
  18. Al Jazeera is now reporting this
  19. First reported by AP

Wire reporting: (AP, via The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Ukraine and Russia said a localized ceasefire around the occupied southern city of Oleshky took effect at 3 a.m. local time on Oct. 27 to allow aid deliveries and possible evacuations, CNA reported, citing AFP6.

U.S. first lady Melania Trump announced the arrangement the previous Friday, saying civilian officials from both sides would assess residents’ needs and help those who wished to leave go to Russia or Ukraine6,16,17.

Ukrainian human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said both sides were observing the truce as of 5:30 p.m. local time Tuesday and that it was scheduled through 10:59 p.m. Sunday; a staffer said it applied to the Kherson region6.

Al Jazeera reported the Russian Defence Ministry timed the pause at 01:00 GMT and said strikes on Kherson province were suspended for a humanitarian mission into Oleshky, where as many as 2,000 people remain, according to U.N. figures cited16.

The city’s prewar population was about 24,000; former residents described severe shortages of food and medicine6,16.

Outside that zone, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched 16 ballistic missiles and 280 drones overnight, hitting energy, logistics and urban infrastructure, CNBC reported7.

CNA said missiles struck a Kyiv university campus and the capital’s Southern Bridge, while Russian regional officials reported deaths from Ukrainian attacks in Bryansk and occupied Luhansk6.

Finland’s president and Norway’s prime minister held a phone call with Vladimir Putin the same day; Kyiv Independent, citing the Financial Times, said Putin spent much of a 90-minute conversation on historical claims and little on an immediate nationwide ceasefire13,20.

U.S.-mediated talks are expected to resume in November, CNA reported6. Independent journalists have not been able to verify conditions inside Oleshky6.

Sources

  1. BBCWhat we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump
  2. NPRLocal ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump starts in southern Ukraine
  3. France 24Ukraine: Melania Trump-brokered local ceasefire holds for second day
  4. (AP, via The Philadelphia Inquirer)What to know about the Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky
  5. APLocalized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire takes effect in Oleshky in deal brokered by Melania Trump
  1. CNAUkraine, Russia say US-brokered truce holding in ravaged city
  2. CNBCMelania Trump-brokered local ceasefire begins as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine
  3. Japan TodayRussia, Ukraine begin localized ceasefire to allow for humanitarian operation in Oleshky
  4. The Boston GlobeLocalized Ukraine cease-fire brokered by Melania Trump starts as Nordic leaders speak to Putin
  5. The GuardianOleshky truce appears to hold as two European leaders have ‘frank’ call with Putin
  6. New York TimesEuropean Leaders Split Over Phone Call to Putin
  7. ABC News AustraliaNordic leaders press Putin to end Ukraine war in rare phone call
  8. Politico EuropeLeaders of Finland and Norway hold direct talks with Putin
  9. MeduzaFinnish and Norwegian leaders spoke with Putin by phone about ending war in Ukraine
  10. The NationalFinland and Norway leaders speak to Putin before Ukraine peace talks
  11. Al JazeeraRussia halts strikes on Ukraine’s Kherson as Oleshky ceasefire takes effect
  12. DWUkraine and Russia begin Oleshky ceasefire for aid mission
  13. The Korea HeraldUS-brokered truce appears to hold in Ukrainian town close to starvation
  14. EuronewsEurope Today: Israel faces deadlock after vote, Nordic leaders hold rare Putin call
  15. Kyiv IndependentPutin lectured Nordic leaders on Russian history during latest call, FT reports

Read the original at BBC ↗

How it’s being reported

19 sources

First reported by APAP

CNACNBCABC News AustraliaPolitico EuropeAl JazeeraKyiv Independent

Where they agree

  • Local ceasefire in Oleshky began early Oct. 27.
  • Purpose is humanitarian aid and possible evacuation.
  • Strikes continued outside the local zone.

Where they differ

How long the truce lasts and how wide it is.

Side by side

Each outlet's article broken down by our newsroom, in our own words. To read what they wrote, use the button under each one.

CNACNA

Ukraine, Russia say US-brokered truce holding in ravaged city

Humanitarian purpose and duration.

CNA, using AFP, reports both sides said the truce held Tuesday after taking effect at 3 a.m. local time.

Humanitarian purpose and duration.

What it reports

  • Melania Trump said civilian officials would assess aid needs and help residents leave for Russia or Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said it was holding as of 5:30 p.m. and scheduled through Sunday evening.
  • Population estimates put remaining residents at about 2,000, down from about 24,000.
  • Russia continued strikes outside Kherson, including in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials.
Read the original at CNA Read the full article at CNA
Al JazeeraAl Jazeera

Russia halts strikes on Ukraine’s Kherson as Oleshky ceasefire takes effect

Kherson-wide pause claimed.

Al Jazeera reports Russia halted strikes on Kherson as the Oleshky ceasefire took effect at 01:00 GMT.

Kherson-wide pause claimed.

What it reports

  • Russian Defence Ministry said the pause started at 01:00 GMT Tuesday.
  • Up to 2,000 people remain in Oleshky, per U.N. figures cited.
  • Pope Leo was also described as involved in the agreement.
  • Ceasefire due to last through Saturday or longer.
Read the original at Al Jazeera Read the full article at Al Jazeera
Kyiv IndependentKyiv Independent

Putin lectured Nordic leaders on Russian history during latest call, FT reports

Substance of the Nordic call.

Kyiv Independent, citing FT, says Putin lectured Nordic leaders on history and barely discussed an immediate ceasefire.

Substance of the Nordic call.

What it reports

  • Sources told FT Putin spent much of a 90-minute call on medieval Slavic history.
  • Ukraine’s call for an immediate nationwide ceasefire was barely discussed, sources said.
  • Stubb and Store briefed Zelenskyy afterward.
Read the original at Kyiv Independent Read the full article at Kyiv Independent