Melania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House says
The agreement will let aid in and move residents to safer destinations, with civilian teams assessing needs door to door and demining the area.
- On Friday, First Lady Melania Trump announced she brokered a localized, temporary ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, set to begin October 29 to allow humanitarian aid delivery and civilian evacuations.
- Once home to about 24,000 residents, Oleshky now faces dire humanitarian crisis with only around 2,000 people remaining, struggling without electricity, heat, or running water as the war drags on.
- Under the truce, residents may choose to evacuate to Russia or Ukraine, with an 'impartial American media organization' accompanying teams to ensure wishes are 'faithfully respected,' Trump said in her statement.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised Trump's 'significant contribution' to the ceasefire, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remained silent on the development during his Hudson Institute appearance.
- The initiative aligns with the Trump administration's broader peace efforts, as President Trump recently waived Russia sanctions and pushed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach a deal ending the war that began in February 2022.
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