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Ukraine-Russia ceasefire begins in Oleshky after Melania Trump brokers deal

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The Independent UK · 1h ago

Melania Trump-brokered Russia-Ukraine truce begins 2 days early in Oleshky

The ceasefire that First Lady Melania Trump brokered in Oleshky took effect early on Tuesday at 3 am Kyiv time (01:00 GMT), coming earlier than the White House's initial October 29 announcement. The pause in fighting began at 01:00 GMT on October 27, 2026, as confirmed by Ukrainian human rights…

The Times of India · 1h ago

Germany's Merz: Russia, US cannot settle Ukraine war without Kyiv, Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasised that any negotiations to end the war in Ukraine must include the country itself. He also mentioned that Europe is defending its political order alongside Ukraine's territorial integrity. Merz asserted support for Ukraine will continue as long as President Putin does not seek to end…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

Russian teacher walks 14 km daily through mountains to teach 3 children

A 45-year-old teacher in Russia's Dagestan region has spent nine years walking 14 kilometres through mountainous terrain every day to reach a school where just three children study. Khadijat Magomedova, who serves as both the head of Khonok Primary School and its only teacher, reportedly takes around four hours to…

The Times of India · 2h ago

Finnish and Norwegian leaders call Putin, urge restart of peace talks

The leaders of Finland and Norway held a phone call with Vladimir Putin to restart the peace process. The overture comes as Brussels prepares for face-to-face contacts with the Russian side.

Euronews · 2h ago

Ukraine improves jet-powered drone interception rates, but Starlink disruptions threaten progress

Ukraine made significant progress in countering Russia's jet-powered drones, with some air defence units reporting interception rates around 80%. But recent restrictions on US satellite services exposed Kyiv's reliance on US technology as it races to develop cheaper, more effective interceptors.

Euronews · 3h ago

Rare call with Putin on Ukraine was ‘substantive’ but ‘significant differences’ remain, say Finnish and Norwegian leaders – Europe live

Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Støre have defended their independent talk with Russia’s president after criticism from Denmark’s PM

The Guardian - UK · 5h ago

A pivotal election in Israel, and Netanyahu’s next test

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, and this is what’s on today’s docket: Election fever spreads to Israel, Zelenskyy bemoans a lack of American Patriot missiles, and the European continent is only getting hotter, according to the EU climate chief. I’m Angela Skujins. Let’s dive in.

Euronews · 6h ago

What we know about Oleshky as Russia and Ukraine begin Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire

Localized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire takes effect to aid occupied town of Oleshky in deal brokered by Melania Trump

The Independent UK · 7h ago

No pressure from US to cut Russian oil imports, Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri says

Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has faced no US pressure to reduce Russian crude imports. US President Donald Trump waived fresh sanctions and duties on Russian energy exports under a new law, sparing India from potential tariffs of up to 100%.

The Economic Times · 7h ago