Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say

What happened: A ceasefire that began to deliver food and medicine to Russian-occupied Oleshky has been extended across Ukraine's wider Kherson region, officials said. No breaches of the truce had been reported. Key numbers: Truce runs until 22:59 Ukrainian time on Sunday 1 November. Why it matters: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said results could "pave the way for other steps in the peace process," while official David Arakhamia called it the "largest de-escalation since 2022." Zelensky warned demined routes may lead civilians toward Russia.

A ceasefire that began to deliver food and medicine to Russian-occupied Oleshky has been extended across Ukraine's wider Kherson region, officials said. No breaches of the truce had been reported.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said results could "pave the way for other steps in the peace process," while official David Arakhamia called it the "largest de-escalation since 2022." Zelensky warned demined routes may lead civilians toward Russia.