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Oct 29, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Ceasefire holds in Ukrainian city of Oleshky
By The BriefBrief
A six-day ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky was holding into its third day, according to a Ukrainian official. Humanitarian aid was expected to arrive Friday, while military units cleared landmines. The White House said last week that Melania Trump helped broker the temporary truce amid shortages of food, electricity and other resources.
WHO: The ceasefire was brokered by Melania Trump, according to the White House; a Ukrainian official said it was holding.
WHAT: A six-day ceasefire in Oleshky continued to hold into its third day.
WHEN: Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 4:30 AM ET
WHERE: Oleshky, Ukraine
WHY: The temporary ceasefire was brokered to provide a respite amid a humanitarian crisis involving shortages of food, electricity and other resources.
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