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Melania Trump brokered ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky

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The White House says first lady Melania Trump has brokered a ceasefire in Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuation.

The White House announced on Friday that first lady Melania Trump has brokered a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky. The ceasefire is scheduled to begin on 29 October and will permit humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians. The White House said Trump initiated the discussions and worked directly with Russian and Ukrainian leadership to define the terms of the agreement.

Oleshky, once home to about 24,000 residents, was captured by Russian forces on the first day of their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The city sits on the Dnipro River, which separates Ukrainian forces from Russian occupiers. Food and medical supplies have been scarce for months, and the city lacks electricity, heat and running water. Roads leading from the town are mined and dotted with burned-out cars.

Trump has made children affected by conflict a signature issue as first lady. She hosted a United Nations Security Council meeting on the issue earlier this year and has personally written to Russian President Vladimir Putin to work on reuniting children displaced by the war with their families. Neither the Ukrainian nor Russian governments have provided immediate comment on the ceasefire announcement.

Melania Trump brokered ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky
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In this story: Melania Trump · Vladimir Putin · Russia · Ukraine · Oleshky · Dnipro River

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