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Aid mission set to enter Oleshky as localized Russia-Ukraine truce holds

Humanitarian aid is set to arrive in Oleshky, Ukraine, on Friday as a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine holds for a third day. Military units are clearing landmines, and an evacuation effort has begun.⁠[1, 2, 3] Moscow and Kyiv have observed the truce in and around the southern Ukrainian city since Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Times.⁠[4]

The Los Angeles Times reported the two countries remain otherwise locked in the war that began with Russia's full-scale invasion more than 4 ½ years ago.⁠[4] Voice of America reported a humanitarian aid and evacuation effort has begun near the occupied city.⁠[2]

Why it matters The truce allows humanitarian aid and an evacuation effort to begin in the city.⁠[2, 3]

Covered by ABC News, The Washington Times, Los Angeles Times and 2 more

Read first Ceasefire holds near Ukraine's occupied Oleshky as humanitarian aid and evacuation effort begin · Voice of America

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Of the 3 rated outlets that covered it, 0 are left of center, 2 are center and 1 is right of center (1 of them in the Right group). 2 more are not rated.

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ABC News · Center · −0.19Voice of America · Center · −0.08The Washington Times · Right · +1.27
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  • Leans left: none.
  • Center: ABC News (−0.19), Voice of America (−0.08).
  • Leans right: none.
  • Right: The Washington Times (+1.27).

Not rated Los Angeles Times, Semafor. Not placed: they have no lean score.

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    1. 3 The Washington Times · Right · Oct 29, 11:16 a.m. ETAid mission set to enter Oleshky as a localized Russia-Ukraine truce holds for a third day

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    1. 4 Los Angeles Times · Not rated · Oct 29, 11:28 a.m. ETAid mission set to enter Oleshky as a localized Russia-Ukraine truce holds for a third day
    2. 5 Semafor · Not rated · Oct 29, 6:44 p.m. ETRussia strikes Ukraine amid ceasefire in occupied Oleshky
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