Crosswire — October 24, 2026
DAILY BRIEFING: 24 October 2026
GEOPOLITICS
Ukraine: A Humanitarian Truce in Oleshky, With Mismatched Dates
What's new: Russia and Ukraine have both confirmed a localised ceasefire around occupied Oleshky (Aleshki in Russian usage) in Kherson region. It is meant to allow aid deliveries and evacuations. The White House credits First Lady Melania Trump with brokering it, building on her earlier back-channel with Putin over Ukrainian children. Roughly 34 children have reportedly been returned since 2025.
The dates don't line up:
Washington: 29 October.
Moscow: Chief of General Staff Gerasimov…
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