Ukraine ceasefire ends in Kherson, raising fears of renewed attacks

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The ceasefire’s end is the most consequential developing global story because it risks an immediate escalation in an active European war with wider security implications. Associated Press reported that the truce ended amid fears of heavier Russian attacks, while Anadolu Agency said the multi-day arrangement concluded without reported violations and had been extended to facilitate humanitarian convoys. The situation remains fluid, with civilian safety and the prospects for renewed negotiations likely to be the main near-term concerns.

Sources: Associated Press, Anadolu Agency