A planned ceasefire in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine holds for its first day and night, with officials reporting it has maintained conditions in the city of Oleshky. Coverage across outlets says the truce has held for about the first 30 hours.
The ceasefire is described as part of a wider arrangement that does not stop fighting across Ukraine. While Oleshky sees a pause, reports say Moscow and Kyiv continue to exchange strikes and fighting in other areas.
Several outlets add context about the significance of the pause, noting it would represent a rare, more meaningful truce since Russia’s full-scale invasion began more than four and a half years ago. One report frames the moment by looking at whether the ceasefire can continue beyond the initial window, rather than at broader diplomatic developments.
