Interfax, citing the Russian Defence Ministry, reports Russia struck a power substation in the Kyiv region.

Putin said he has maintained a good relationship with Trump for years and thanked the US leader for working to resolve the Ukraine situation.

UN Yemen envoy Hans Grundberg on Oct. 1 urged Houthi forces to halt an offensive in southwest Taiz province, saying fighting has significantly intensified and poses serious risks to civilians. He reported receiving disturbing accounts of casualties, infrastructure damage and road closures that are restricting civilian evacuations, and said he is in close contact with both the Yemeni government and Houthi authorities to seek emergency measures to restore civilian access and contain the situation.