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

https://mins.news/en/item/117716

- The Guardian, 2026-10-27 16:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/27/oleshky-truce-ukraine-russia-putin

> A temporary ceasefire in Russian-controlled Oleshky in southern Ukraine appeared to be holding, with both sides stopping drone attacks ahead of a planned evacuation of about 2,000 trapped civilians. Finland’s president and Norway’s prime minister also spoke with Putin about efforts to end the war, while noting that major differences remain.

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