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Kremlin says Russia agreed to cooperate on Oleshky aid
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Cooperation statement does not confirm the truce requested by Pope Leo
The Kremlin said Russia had agreed to cooperate with the Vatican on essential supplies and civilian safety in Oleshky, Reuters reported on October 16. Pope Leo XIV had asked Vladimir Putin for a local truce allowing food and medical aid and safe, voluntary civilian evacuations, according to Vatican News. The Kremlin statement cited by Reuters did not mention a ceasefire. Neither account confirms an agreed truce, completed deliveries or evacuations.
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