Oleshky local ceasefire draws scepticism

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Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a localised ceasefire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine, an arrangement that will enable aid deliveries and allow evacuations from a frontline town suffering acute shortages of food and medicine. A Ukrainian man who fled with his family six weeks ago viewed the US-brokered truce with deep scepticism, while Russia's Defence Ministry accused Ukraine of repeatedly striking Oleshky with artillery and drones ahead of the ceasefire.

Why it matters：Local truces are a rare test of whether humanitarian pauses can hold amid a wider war.

Key points

  • The truce aims to enable aid deliveries and evacuations.
  • A resident who fled viewed the US-brokered deal with scepticism.
  • Russia accused Ukraine of pre-truce strikes.

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