Good News
A short truce in Ukraine got nearly 800 people to safety
A six-day ceasefire in the town of Oleshky let aid in and people out. More peace talks are planned next week.
In short
~800people evacuated during the truce
- Truce: 27 Oct – 1 Nov
- ~800 people evacuated
- Talks planned 10–11 Nov
What happened
A local ceasefire in Oleshky, in southern Ukraine, held from 27 October to 1 November. It allowed humanitarian aid into the area and nearly 800 people were evacuated.
The truce was brokered with the help of US First Lady Melania Trump, who hosted representatives of both countries at the White House this week.
What's next
US officials say they will mediate talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November. A full peace deal is not agreed yet.
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