Kherson truce brokered by Trump ends as Russia refuses extension

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 1 Nov, 19:32 · Archive

A localised ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region, brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump, was set to end on Sunday evening after Russia refused to extend it. The truce, which began early Tuesday, represented the longest pause in fighting since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

Neither side reported violations during the ceasefire. A Ukrainian lawmaker described it as the 'biggest de-escalation since 2022'. The pause enabled a humanitarian mission to the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky. Kyiv's foreign ministry offered an extension, but a Ukrainian official told AFP that 'the Russians don't want to'.

Kherson residents spoke of relief during the break from bombardment. One 38-year-old gardener said the ceasefire was a 'breath of fresh air', allowing time to complete tasks like pruning rose bushes for winter. The Russian army seized Kherson in 2022 and occupied it for eight months before Ukrainian forces retook the city in November that year. Russia has since continued firing drones and rockets from across the Dnipro River.

How it is being reported

• Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire to end within hoursA humanitarian ceasefire has allowed civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.BBC World · 1 Nov, 19:48
• Localised ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region set to endThe longest truce of the war in Ukraine, localised in the region of Kherson, was set to end on Sunday evening after neither Russia refused to extend the ceasefire.France 24 · 1 Nov, 12:41
• Kherson truce lets Ukrainian family ‘close chapter’ on old lifeThe Ukrainian army regained the city in November of that year, but Russia has continued to fire drones and rockets from across the Dnipro River.The Japan Times · 1 Nov, 11:41
• ‘Breath of fresh air’ truce brings hope to Ukraine’s ravaged KhersonThe Russian army seized Kherson in 2022 and occupied it for eight months before Kyiv's forces took back control.The Japan Times · 31 Oct, 02:45

In this story: Ukraine · Kherson · Russia · Melania Trump · Oleshky · Dnipro River

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