Truce begins in Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuation

A truce is now in effect in Oleshky in the Kherson region to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid and the movement of residents.

Pope Leo XIV requested that both sides cooperate to ensure the safe and voluntary evacuation of inhabitants. The Pope spoke with President Zelensky on October 19 following a telephone conversation with President Putin on October 16 regarding the situation in the city.