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The people of 23 October
3 people in 3 stories, 27 deaths recorded, 2026
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine since 2019
Russia and Ukraine confirm the ceasefire agreement for Oleshky, with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating that peace talks will begin next month.
Conflict · 23 Oct
Melania Trump
First Lady of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
The U.S. government says that Russia and Ukraine reached a humanitarian ceasefire agreement in Oleshky brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump. The ceasefire will take effect on Thursday.
Conflict · 23 Oct
Lionel Messi
Argentine footballer (born 1987)
Argentine football player Lionel Messi is awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports for his career at FC Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain.
Sport · 23 Oct
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