Melania Trump announces localized ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine
The White House said First Lady Melania Trump secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine limited to the city of Oleshky, set to begin Oct. 29.
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- The White House said First Lady Melania Trump secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine localized to the city of Oleshky.
- The ceasefire is set to begin Oct. 29 to allow humanitarian aid into Oleshky and prepare a civilian evacuation through a safe passageway.
- The White House statement said Melania Trump acted as an exclusive intermediary and worked with Russian and Ukrainian leadership.
- The Ukrainian embassy confirmed to The Hill that a ceasefire was reached for Oleshky.
- The Ukrainian embassy said about 2,000 people remain in Oleshky, including 35 children, and that no food has been officially delivered since May 26, 2026.
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- The HillWire / unratedMelania Trump brokers localized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, White House says ↗
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