Evacuees reunite with family at Ukrainian-Belarusian border after fleeing Oleshky

Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian-held territory Saturday in a major rescue operation under the most significant truce since Russia's full-scale invasion began 4½ years ago. The civilians traveled through Russia and Belarus following a deal the White House says U.S. first lady Melania Trump helped broker. An estimated 2,000 people remained in Oleshky when the truce took hold, with evacuees ranging in age from one to 94. Ukraine's human rights ombudsman hailed the mission as a success and hopes the truce can be replicated elsewhere. Russia's human rights commissioner said both sides agreed to conduct regular humanitarian missions in the area.