World - / Oct 31, 2026 - Hundreds evacuated from Oleshky as Melania Trump brokers rare Russia-Ukraine ceasefire - Hundreds of residents were evacuated from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky during a humanitarian ceasefire. The evacuation allowed individuals to leave amidst dire conditions of starvation and exhaustion. Three planes carrying evacuees successfully landed at an airport in Belarus as part of a coordinated operation. Both Russian and Ukrainian authorities confirmed the operation was conducted without any incidents.

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