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Conflict● ElevatedOct 31 · Oct 31, 2026, 2:47 PM

Residents evacuated from Russia-occupied city back in Ukraine

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · Eastern Europe

The civilians traveled by bus and plane through Russia and Belarus before returning to Ukraine, following a deal brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump.

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Eastern Europe theater · last 7 days
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