Russia and Ukraine agree to brief truce for aid delivery in Oleshky

Russia and Ukraine agreed to a brief ceasefire in the Kherson region, allowing a humanitarian aid operation to enter the devastated city of Oleshky on Friday. The truce, brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump, marks the most significant pause in the 4½-year war. A convoy of 25 buses, ambulances, and aid supplies entered the Russian-occupied city to deliver food and medicine, with evacuations offered to residents wishing to leave for Russia or Ukraine. About 2,000 people remain in Oleshky, and the localized ceasefire has held for four days, continuing through Sunday evening. Fighting continued elsewhere, with Russia reporting over 1,000 Ukrainian drones downed and Ukraine citing missile attacks. Demining of routes killed two people, and volunteers noted Russian military pressure on residents to evacuate to Russia, while Ukrainian officials worked to ensure safe passage.