Women walk beneath anti-drone nets stretched over a street in front of the destroyed regional administration building during a local ceasefire linked to efforts to evacuate residents of Oleshky, in Kherson, Ukraine, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP hide caption
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a very limited ceasefire to help a Ukrainian city that’s been under Russian occupation for nearly five years. We hear about the horrific conditions residents have been living under in the city of Oleshky. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org .
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