Did Putin really agree to the Pope's request? A breakthrough regarding Ukrainian Oleshek may occur.
Ukrainian officials report a dire humanitarian situation in Oleshkiv, where food and water are scarce. Discussions involving Pope Leo XIV and President Zelensky aim to address the crisis. The Pope has urged for a ceasefire to facilitate aid delivery and safe evacuations. Approximately 2,000 residents, including 50 children, are trapped in the city, facing threats from mines and drones. Russian forces have been obstructing aid deliveries since the city's occupation in February 2022, exacerbated by flooding from a dam destruction in June 2023.