Officials said a humanitarian mission entered the devastated city of Oleshky on Friday as Russia and Ukraine observed a brief truce. The report calls the pause the most significant since Moscow's full-scale invasion began 4½ years ago. Evacuations also took place, officials said.
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The UN's top humanitarian official said the ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, offers hope for civilians and stressed that those who wish to leave must be allowed to do so safely and voluntarily. The official also said attacks on aid vehicles continue.
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Civilians evacuated from the Russia-occupied city of Oleshky have reached Ukrainian territory after traveling by bus and plane through Russia and Belarus. Their departure followed a localized ceasefire and an evacuation deal brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump.
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PBS NewsHour reports that a local ceasefire in Oleshky held for a third consecutive day and humanitarian aid is expected to enter the Russian-held Ukrainian city soon. The report also says the Pentagon is reportedly accusing a recently fired U.S. Army general of misconduct amid allegations he leaked classified information to the media. Separately, the news wrap reports that actor Patrick Stewart has died. These items are presented together in a short news summary.
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