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European Jewish News · Oct 31, 2026

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Ukraine: Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine following a rare six-day humanitarian ceasefire, brokered with the involvement of US First Lady Melania Trump. The evacuees arrived in Ukrainian-controlled territory today after travelling through Russia and Belarus, where they were reunited with relatives and provided with food and medical assistance. Residents described desperate conditions in the war-ravaged town, with severe food shortages forcing some families to eat grass to survive. The temporary ceasefire also allowed humanitarian aid to reach those who remained behind. Join EJN:

Ukraine: Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine following a rare six-day humanitarian ceasefire, brokered with the involvement of US First Lady Melania Trump. The evacuees arrived in Ukrainian-controlled territory today after travelling through Russia and Belarus, where they were reunited with relatives and provided with food and medical assistance. Residents described desperate conditions in the war-ravaged town, with severe food shortages forcing some families to eat grass to survive. The temporary ceasefire also allowed humanitarian aid to reach those who remained behind. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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