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Ceasefire helps Oleshky civilians escape

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Hundreds of civilians from Russian-occupied Oleshky reached Ukrainian-held territory on Saturday after a rare local ceasefire enabled a humanitarian evacuation.

Le Monde
LIVE: War in Ukraine: at least 700 residents of Olechky, a town on the front line, evacuated in northern Ukraine after a humanitarian aid operation

The evacuation was carried out by bus or by plane, via Russia then Belarus. "I thank the American delegation and the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, for their mediation," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

LIVE: War in Ukraine: at least 700 residents of Olechky, a town on the front line, evacuated in northern Ukraine after a humanitarian aid operation
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Financial Times
Evacuees from Russian-occupied city arrive in Ukraine

Complex humanitarian mission extracted hundreds of people from Oleshky during rare local ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv

Evacuees from Russian-occupied city arrive in Ukraine
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New York Times
‘We Are Coming From Hell’: A Ukrainian City’s Evacuees Tell Survival Stories

Safely out of Oleshky after enduring years in the combat zone and a harrowing 24-hour journey, weary civilians reunited with family and friends.

‘We Are Coming From Hell’: A Ukrainian City’s Evacuees Tell Survival Stories
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The Guardian
Oleshky evacuees reunite with families after truce allows crossing back into Ukraine

Residents of nearby villages line highway waving flags to greet the evacuees’ convoy from the Russian-occupied city Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky have been reunited with their families after crossing into Ukrainian-held territory on Saturday. The major rescue operation began on Friday and was carried out under the most significant truce since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine four and a half years ago. Continue reading. . .

Oleshky evacuees reunite with families after truce allows crossing back into Ukraine
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Der Standard
Selenskyj spricht von "Rekordverlusten" für Russland im Oktober

Nach russischen Angriffen waren am Sonntag Hunderttausende Ukrainer ohne Strom. Selenskyj zeigte sich für ein direktes Treffen mit Putin in der Türkei bereit

Selenskyj spricht von "Rekordverlusten" für Russland im Oktober
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New York Times
‘We Are Coming From Hell’: A Ukrainian City’s Evacuees Tell Survival Stories

Safely out of Oleshky after enduring years in the combat zone and a harrowing 24-hour journey, weary civilians reunited with family and friends.

‘We Are Coming From Hell’: A Ukrainian City’s Evacuees Tell Survival Stories
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The Sidney Morning Herald
Starved residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky return to Ukraine during a rare local ceasefire

“We chopped grass and squash. . . just to hold on, ” one resident said, adding that she risked riding by bicycle through minefields to get food for herself and her dog.

Starved residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky return to Ukraine during a rare local ceasefire
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Le Monde
LIVE: War in Ukraine: residents of Olechky evacuated Friday have arrived in the north of the country; Zelensky in Turkey to meet Erdogan

The evacuation was carried out by bus or by plane, via Russia then Belarus. 'I thank the American delegation and the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, for their mediation,' said the Ukrainian president

LIVE: War in Ukraine: residents of Olechky evacuated Friday have arrived in the north of the country; Zelensky in Turkey to meet Erdogan
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Gazeta Wyborcza
Tears, emotion and exhaustion. Residents of the occupied Oleszek have arrived in Ukraine

"I didn't know until the last moment whether he would come. I saw him and I couldn't control myself. I simply have no strength to stand on my feet," Daria told Wyborcza in a trembling voice after two years of seeing her father.

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Der Spiegel
Oleshky refugees are back in Ukraine

Ukrainian men, women and children have left the ruined town of Oleshky and have been taken to safety via Belarus. The exact number of people involved is unclear.

Oleshky refugees are back in Ukraine
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Die Zeit
Evacuation from Oleschky: Oleschky refugees are reportedly back in Ukraine

People evacuated from the besieged city of Oleschky are back in Ukraine. They reached Ukrainian Chernihiv via Belarus, according to President Zelensky.

Evacuation from Oleschky: Oleschky refugees are reportedly back in Ukraine
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The Independent
‘We escaped from hell’: Hundreds of starving Ukrainians return home from Russian-occupied Oleshky under ceasefire deal

Evacuees said they were forced to eat grass to survive food shortages in the town when supplies were cut off. Civilians returned home to Ukraine on Saturday as part of a rare ceasefire agreement, Suha Kidwai reports

‘We escaped from hell’: Hundreds of starving Ukrainians return home from Russian-occupied Oleshky under ceasefire deal
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Die Presse
Erdogan and Zelensky prepare peace talks in Istanbul

The Ukrainian president is in Turkey, where he is negotiating bilateral relations between the two states and Black Sea shipping—and a path to peace.

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Live blog: Oleshky refugees arrive in Ukraine

President thanks the U.S. for brokering the ceasefire +++ Russia: Two people killed in drone strikes +++ U.S. State Department approves Patriot delivery to Ukraine +++ all the latest updates in the live blog

Live blog: Oleshky refugees arrive in Ukraine
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Handelsblatt
+++ Ukraine War +++: Oleshky refugees arrived in Ukraine – evacuation of the front-line city completed

Erdogan calls attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea unacceptable +++ Zelenskiy: I have discussed upcoming negotiations with Erdogan +++ The news blog.

+++ Ukraine War +++: Oleshky refugees arrived in Ukraine – evacuation of the front-line city completed
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Handelsblatt
Ukraine War: Oleshky refugees are back in Ukraine

US First Lady Melania Trump arranged an evacuation from the southern Ukrainian front-line city of Oleshky, which was held by Moscow's troops. Civilians returned to Ukraine by indirect routes.

Ukraine War: Oleshky refugees are back in Ukraine
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Público
Residents evacuated from Oleshki, under Russian control, reach Ukrainian territory

The operation was part of a ceasefire agreement mediated by Melania Trump. Residents of the town were welcomed by family members at an undisclosed location, for security reasons.

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Kathimerini
Residents of Oleshky arrived in Ukraine after the ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced their arrival in Ukraine via Belarus.

Residents of Oleshky arrived in Ukraine after the ceasefire
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Handelsblatt
Ukraine War: Zelensky says Oleschky refugees are back in Ukraine

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump arranged an evacuation from the southern Ukrainian frontline city of Oleschky, which was occupied by Moscow's troops. After a layover, the refugees headed into Ukraine.

Ukraine War: Zelensky says Oleschky refugees are back in Ukraine
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