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Inside Oleshky evacuation as Russia ‘prepares fresh offensive’ | Ukraine war news updates today

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Can Oleshky residents trust the evacuation process? As the first buses evacuate residents in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Dr Jade McGlynn puts us on the ground with reports from local sources. During a brief local ceasefire, brokered by US first lady Melania Trump, she tells us about residents’ mistrust of the process and fear of Russian authorities, to the point that some may prefer to stay in the starved city.

Putin hails Elon Musk as Russia builds its own version of Starlink | Ukraine war news updates today

105K views · 1d ago · 45:46

Has the UK fallen flat on defence spending? Today, as civilians prepare to leave occupied Oleshky while the ceasefire holds, we ask whether all is as it seems, with reports suggesting Putin approached Melania Trump to help broker the ceasefire. Meanwhile, as Moscow hosts representatives from 48 African countries, we hear Putin describe Elon Musk as “a genius”.

Ukraine's frontline strongest in a long time, Zelensky says | Russia-Ukraine latest war news today

135K views · 2d ago · 44:39

Will Ukrainian evacuees be sent to Russia? Today, as the ceasefire in occupied Oleshky is extended across the wider region, we discuss disturbing reports that Ukrainian civilians evacuating the town may be taken to Russia. Then, we bring you reports of a row between the Ukrainian delegation and Donald Trump’s envoys when the latter tabled a peace plan that would see Russian oil and gas flow through Ukrainian pipelines.

Topics: Kherson Ceasefire & Evacuation Fears · Why Putin Accepted the Ceasefire · US–Ukraine Peace Talks: Energy & Economic Deals · Starlink & Starshield Propaganda in Russia · Putin’s Call with Norway and Finland · Strain on Russia’s Healthcare & Hospitals

Guns fall silent in besieged Oleshky as Russia launches missiles at Ukraine | War news updates today

110K views · 3d ago · 52:49

What happened to the thousands of Ukrainian teenagers living alone in Europe? Today, as the ceasefire in occupied Oleshky – brokered by Melania Trump and the Pope – seems to be holding, we report how the Kremlin is already looking to exploit the rare outbreak of genuine humanitarian news. Europe deploys the Trump-whisperer Alexander Stubb to speak to Putin ahead of peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

Topics: Local Ceasefire & Strikes Across Ukraine · Drone Recovery, Frontline Clashes & Peace Talk Preparations · Russian Sabotage Uncovered in Romania · European Defence Leaders Meet in Paris · UK-Poland Defence Pact & Warsaw Strategy · Energy Truce Proposals & JD Vance Gas Price Remarks

Defences boosted at Putin’s dacha as Ukraine rains drones across Russia | War news updates today

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Who was really behind the ceasefire in Oleshky? Today, as the Kremlin prioritises Putin’s lakeside retreat for additional air defence systems, the impact is felt elsewhere with multiple Ukrainian strikes across the rest of Russia over the weekend, some by new stocks of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles.

Topics: Ukrainian Strikes Across Russia & Occupied Crimea · Air Defences Around Putin's Valdai Residence · Starlink vs Star Shield Debate & Elon Musk’s Comments · Russian Air Attacks Across Ukraine · Russia-Ukraine POW Exchange & US Patriot Missile Shortages · UTL Plus: Launched The Ukraine The Latest Club Scheme

US first lady brokers surprise ceasefire in occupied Oleshky | Ukraine war news updates today

81K views · 1w ago · 49:03

What happened to Starlink this week? Who cut it? And why was it restored? Today, we start with a breaking story: First Lady Melania Trump has brokered a localised ceasefire in the city of Oleshky, the White House says, after weeks of humanitarian emergency in the occupied city. Then, we continue to untangle the big story of this week: Starlink.