World · 2026-10-27 · Afternoon briefing

Ukraine and Russia begin local ceasefire in occupied Oleshky

A localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine began on October 27th in the occupied city of Oleshky, in Kherson Oblast. The truce, scheduled to last until November 1st, is intended to allow for the safe evacuation of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Both Ukrainian officials, including human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, and the Russian defence ministry confirmed the cessation of fighting. The agreement was reportedly mediated by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump.

Oleshky has been under Russian occupation since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, with residents facing severe shortages of food, water, and electricity. Demining of access roads is now underway, with civilian evacuations set to begin on October 30th. The Russian-installed head of the region stated that evacuees would have a choice to travel to either Russian or Ukrainian-controlled territory.

Within minutes of the ceasefire taking effect in Oleshky, Russian forces launched a wave of ballistic missiles at other parts of Ukraine, including the capital, Kyiv.

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• Russia and Ukraine begin local ceasefire in frontline city
• Russia, Ukraine begin localized ceasefire to allow for humanitarian operation in Oleshky
• Melania Trump-brokered local ceasefire begins as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine
• Russia, Ukraine begin US-brokered ceasefire in Oleshky
• Russia, Ukraine begin ceasefire in city of Oleshky as deadly strikes continue elsewhere

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