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Local ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump starts in southern Ukraine as Russia attacks other areas

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Published 27 Oct 2026, 01:08 GMT1 min read

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A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has taken effect ahead of a humanitarian mission brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump.

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