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A local ceasefire began in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky on Tuesday, October 27
The pause in fighting in the city, which is occupied by Russian troops, is intended to allow for the evacuation of the remaining population and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Pope Leo XIV requested the ceasefire through telephone conversations with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine.
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- Official source@VaticanNewsUkraine: Waffenruhe für Oleschky nach Appell von Papst Leo XIV.
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