Oleshky truce appears to hold as two European leaders have ‘frank’ call with Putin

A temporary ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, is allowing for the evacuation of civilians trapped under Russian occupation. The truce, which began early Tuesday, has led to a pause in drone attacks and fighting, marking a rare moment of de-escalation. Finnish and Norwegian leaders recently spoke with Vladimir Putin about the war, highlighting ongoing differences. The ceasefire appears to be a strategic move by Russia ahead of upcoming talks and U.S. elections. Meanwhile, Russia continues to bombard other parts of Ukraine, including Kyiv, resulting in casualties. European leaders remain divided on engaging with Putin, with some expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of such initiatives.