Ukraine war latest: Oleshky ceasefire holds as Zelensky secures new aid pledges
Key developments on Oct. 28: * Putin 'wanted very much' for Melania Trump to broker Oleshky ceasefire, first lady adviser says * Ukraine reportedly strikes chemical, metallurgical plants in Russia * Russia building new drone launch site near Millerovo airfield in Rostov Oblast, HUR says * Netherlands announces 500 million euro military aid package for Ukraine * 80% of Ukrainians back strikes on…
On October 28, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky secured new aid pledges from around the world as the Oleshky ceasefire continues to hold. Russian President Vladimir Putin had expressed a strong desire for U.S. First Lady Melania Trump to broker the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, according to Marc Beckman, Trump's senior adviser.
Putin also proposed expanding the ceasefire to include other parts of Kherson Oblast, which Ukraine agreed to, signaling good faith cooperation between the two sides. The ceasefire, mediated by Trump, entered its second day and is expected to continue into early November. Meanwhile, Ukraine has reportedly struck chemical and metallurgical plants in Russia, with explosions and fires reported in Russian cities linked to Moscow's military-industrial complex.
Russia is reportedly constructing a new drone launch site near Millerovo airfield in Rostov Oblast, which could increase its attacks on Ukraine, especially during the winter months.
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