The Guardian
Zelenskyy cites Oleshky truce as US reviews Black Sea ceasefire proposals
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Oleshky ceasefire and humanitarian operation showed that de-escalation with Russia was possible, while urging continued support for Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said international interest in a limited Black Sea ceasefire was growing. Washington is reviewing proposals from Turkey and India aimed at enabling grain shipments, while pursuing a broader negotiated settlement.
What to know
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Evacuees from Oleshky reached Ukrainian-held territory and reunited with relatives during a local ceasefire brokered by the US.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan rejected attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea and said talks on restoring navigation safety would continue.
Why it matters
The Black Sea ceasefire discussions concern grain and energy transport security, while the US continues to seek a broader negotiated settlement of the war.
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