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Ukraine and Russia agree to local ceasefire for humanitarian mission in Oleshky
Ukraine and Russia agreed to a local ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky to facilitate humanitarian deliveries and prepare a possible civilian evacuation through a safe corridor. Ukrainian and Russian military authorities said the ceasefire would begin at 03:00 Kyiv time on October 27, while reports placed the start of the humanitarian operation itself on October 29. Ukrainian and Russian human rights commissioners worked with American mediation, including efforts by first lady Melania Trump.