Author: Siobhán O’Grady, Liubov Sholudko and David Guttenfelder

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October 29, 2026 Siobhán O’Grady, Liubov Sholudko and David Guttenfelder

A Ukrainian City in the Kill Zone Relishes a Moment of Peace

A rare localized peace deal announced by the first lady, Melania Trump, offered a brief respite for Kherson, where Russian drones and artillery have long terrorized civilians.