Ukraine's General Staff stated that Russian military forces used the October 27 to November 1, 2026 Kherson ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump to bolster drone defenses and replenish ammunition supplies

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.