Matthias Schmale
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Local ceasefire in occupied Oleshky opens window for aid and civilian evacuation
Ukraine and Russia began preparing a humanitarian mission in occupied Oleshky under a local ceasefire mediated by Melania Trump. The operation was planned to deliver food, clean water, medicines and doctors, and allow civilians who wish to leave to evacuate, while routes are being cleared of mines. Aid delivery and evacuation from the city hospital were planned for October 30, but the exact evacuation schedule and route remain uncertain.
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Ukraine rolls out dynamic electricity pricing for smart-meter users; UN weighs underground storage after warehouse strikes
Ukraine is preparing to introduce dynamic electricity prices that will fluctuate with energy market rates, available on a voluntary basis to households equipped with smart meters. Separately, the UN is considering moving humanitarian supplies into underground bunkers after ten of its warehouses in Ukraine were struck this year, with damages estimated in the millions of dollars.