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Mar 2024

1h 17m

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Inside Oleshky’s chaotic evacuation as Russia ‘prepares fresh offensive’

Day 1,706.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 f ... Show More

Putin hails Musk the 'genius' as Moscow builds its own version of Starlink

Day 1,705.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, ... Show More

Biggest Ukraine truce in years as fighting stops across Kherson

Day 1,704.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 en ... Show More

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