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'They know exactly what they're doing' — What Russia gains from a ceasefire in Oleshky

Kyiv Independent29 October 2026, 18:47 UTCRussia

Moscow's consent to a temporary ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky seems like a long-overdue and welcome concession from a country that has repeatedly rejected or violated ceasefire proposals during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.So why is the Kremlin so on board with Oleshky? Experts, as well as information

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