Russia, Ukraine begin localized ceasefire to allow for humanitarian operation in Oleshky
The ceasefire will enable aid deliveries and allow evacuations from a frontline town suffering acute shortages of food and medicine.
Russia-Ukraine War
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Rubio describes Russia-Ukraine war as territorial dispute ahead of November peace talks
Europe should be included in Ukraine peace discussions, Kremlin aide says
Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, Musk says Kyiv violated terms
"Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people. That loophole was closed last week," Musk said on X.
Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine, White House says
Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky, which will begin on October 29, the White House said on Friday.
Russia bombs Ukrainian cities despite Putin's openness to peace talks
Russia pounded Kyiv with ballistic missiles, and Ukraine sent hundreds of drones towards Moscow on Thursday, as the warring sides kept up a barrage of attacks despite the latest US push to end war.
Putin agrees to resume three-way peace talks with Ukraine, US, after meeting with Witkoff
The Kremlin said the new three-way peace talks could take place in Abu Dhabi and would be focused on how to guarantee the security of Ukraine and Russia once the war ends.
Russia releases wrongfully detained US citizen Hubbard following Witkoff-Putin meeting
The Michigan native, 74, was detained in Ukraine in 2024. Russia’s judiciary alleged that he was fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine in the war, though his family denied the claims.
US special envoy Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin after Zelensky meeting
Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who will take part in the meeting with Putin, will meet Witkoff at the airport, two sources told Reuters.
Elon Musk ordered the Starlink restrictions that disabled Ukrainian drones, defenses - report
SpaceX first placed a limit on some services in Ukraine on October 13 without warning. Ukrainian officials at the time feared the move by Musk's company may have been made at the request of Trump.
Who is Russian-held US citizen Stephen Hubbard? - explainer
In January 2025, Washington designated Hubbard as wrongfully detained, enabling the US government to pursue negotiations for his release.
Rubio says delay to deliver Ukraine weapons may not be political amid Pentagon ammunition shortage
Also on Tuesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Union must adjust its strategic posture in the Arctic as Russia rebuilds its military footprint there.
Putin suggests meeting with Trump, Xi to discuss Ukraine war resolution - report
This comes as Trump and Zelensky publicly criticize the other's decisions, with Trump claiming that Zelensky 'doesn't want to end this war, and probably never did.'
