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ISW: Kremlin turns its own humanitarian crises into a tool to court the White House

Politics 11/06/2026, 09:52

ISW: The Kremlin is using humanitarian crises created by Russia itself as a tool to pressure the Trump administration. The November 5 White House ceremony was a demonstration of this strategy.

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Melania Trump Wrote Personal Letters to Putin and Zelensky Calling for Lasting Peace

Politics 11/05/2026, 19:09

At a White House meeting regarding the ceasefire in Oleshky, US First Lady Melania Trump announced that she wrote personal letters to the presidents of Russia and Ukraine calling for lasting peace.

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"This plays into Russia's hands": Azov Commander Prokopenko comments on events in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka

Politics 11/03/2026, 00:09

Commander of the 1st National Guard Corps "Azov" Denys Prokopenko stated that the information campaign surrounding the events in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka serves Russia's interests and aims to split Ukrainian society.

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Laura Loomer: Zelenskyy’s invitation to Moscow is a 'suicidal step', negotiations require a neutral venue

Politics 11/02/2026, 17:20

American influencer Laura Loomer stated in an interview with RBC-Ukraine that a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin should not take place in Moscow, suggesting the White House or Mar-a-Lago as neutral venues. She called the Kremlin's invitation an attempt to 'troll' the Ukrainian leader.

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Left Behind with 70 Animals: Why Not Everyone Willing Was Evacuated from Oleshky

Incidents 11/02/2026, 16:42

Not everyone willing was able to leave occupied Oleshky: a volunteer with 70 animals remains hospitalized after stepping on a landmine. Ombudsman Lubinets stated that Ukraine is ready to evacuate her along with her wards.

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Bodies of Military and Civilians Removed from Morgue in Oleshky During Ceasefire — Ombudsman

Politics 11/02/2026, 14:49

Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported that during the ceasefire in Oleshky, the bodies of military personnel and civilians were removed from the morgue; under an agreement with Russia, the bodies will be returned to Ukraine.

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Kremlin calls operation in Oleshky successful, but rules out future similar missions

Politics 11/02/2026, 14:28

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the humanitarian operation in Oleshky successful but stated that no new missions based on its model are planned. Previously, more than 750 evacuated residents arrived in Ukraine via Belarus.

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German Foreign Minister expects agreement on Black Sea grain exports in the coming weeks

Politics 11/01/2026, 08:06

German Foreign Minister Wadephul expressed hope for an agreement on Black Sea grain exports from Ukraine and Russia in the coming weeks, calling the topic central at the G20 summit in Atlanta.

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First Humanitarian Aid Convoy Enters Occupied Oleshky: How Evacuation of Residents Proceeds

Politics 10/30/2026, 10:52

On October 30, the first humanitarian aid convoy entered occupied Oleshky in the Kherson region, and resident evacuation began. The mission is coordinated by Ukrainian and Russian ombudsmen; 25 buses have been prepared.

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Over 75 hours of frontline silence: Humanitarian mission involving the US kicks off in Oleshky

Politics 10/30/2026, 09:57

A silence regime has been observed for over 75 hours on the frontline between Ukraine and Russia — the first time since 2022 over such a long period. A humanitarian mission involving the US, journalists from three countries, and coordination between Ukrainian and Russian ombudsmen is kicking off in Oleshky.

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Missile Attack on Kyiv: Ballistic Debris Falls in Residential Complex Yard in Dniprovskyi District, One Person Killed

Incidents 10/30/2026, 00:00

On the evening of October 29, one person was killed as a result of a missile attack on Kyiv. Debris from a ballistic missile fell into the courtyard of a residential complex in the Dniprovskyi district, and windows were blown out by a blast wave in another building.

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Ukrainian Delegation Departs for Occupied Oleshky: Preparing a Humanitarian Mission and Evacuation

Politics 10/29/2026, 11:52

A Ukrainian delegation led by Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has traveled to occupied Oleshky to deliver aid and prepare for an evacuation. A ceasefire in the area remains in effect while routes are being demined.

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Kherson Region to Receive Monthly Humanitarian Aid: Agreement Terms Following Oleshky Mission

Politics 10/28/2026, 16:46

Following the mission in Oleshky, the parties agreed on monthly humanitarian aid deliveries to residents of the Kherson region and repatriation measures. Washington will coordinate the process.

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Oleshky Residents to be Taken to Russia or Crimea First Before Returning to Ukraine — FT

Politics 10/27/2026, 17:39

According to the Financial Times, residents of occupied Oleshky who agreed to leave during the ceasefire will first be taken to Russia or Crimea before they can reach Ukrainian-controlled territory.

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"Crimean Syndrome": Turchynov Responds to Zelenskyy's Thesis on "Dozens of People" in Crimea 2014

Politics 10/27/2026, 14:00

Former acting President Oleksandr Turchynov, in a column for RBC-Ukraine, refuted Zelenskyy's thesis about "dozens of people" in Crimea-2014, calling the occupation a planned operation amid the catastrophic state of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Ceasefire Introduced in Occupied Oleshky for Humanitarian Mission: What Is Known

Politics 10/27/2026, 12:36

Starting at 03:00 on October 27, a ceasefire was introduced in the area of occupied Oleshky for a humanitarian mission mediated by Melania Trump. Both sides report that the silence is being observed.

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Melania Trump's Adviser: Humanitarian Operation in Oleshky Will Take 5–7 Days After Ceasefire

Politics 10/26/2026, 20:13

U.S. First Lady's adviser Mark Beckman stated that after the ceasefire in Oleshky, the humanitarian operation will take 5–7 days. The process will be documented by neutral American media company Newsmax.

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Ukraine and Russia Agree on Ceasefire Timing in Oleshky from October 27

Politics 10/24/2026, 19:20

Ukraine and Russia agreed on a ceasefire regime in Oleshky starting October 27 for a humanitarian operation, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets announced.

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