Ukraine and Russia say US-brokered truce is holding in ravaged city of Oleshky

Summary

Ukraine and Russia say a US-brokered truce is holding in the ravaged city of Oleshky, a Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine. The Straits Times reports that neither side has reported violations after several hours. Channel NewsAsia reports that the truce was announced by US First Lady Melania Trump and aims to provide aid to residents of Oleshky and help those who wish to leave the city safely. Hindustan Times reports the same truce but does not name the city in its headline or summary.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   27 Oct 2026, 09:35 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Ukraine and Russia say a US-brokered truce is holding in a ravaged city, without naming the city in its headline or summary.

2. The Straits Times

   27 Oct 2026, 19:59 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Ukraine and Russia say a US-brokered truce is holding in the ravaged city of Oleshky, and that neither side has reported violations after several hours.

3. Channel NewsAsia

   27 Oct 2026, 21:16 UTCSource ↗

   Channel NewsAsia reports that the truce, announced by US First Lady Melania Trump, aims to provide aid to residents in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky and help those who wish to leave the city safely.

4. Channel NewsAsia

   27 Oct 2026, 21:16 UTCSource ↗

   Channel NewsAsia reports that the truce, announced by US First Lady Melania Trump, aims to provide aid to residents and help those who wish to leave the city safely, without naming the city in its headline or summary.