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Melania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House says
The agreement will let civilian teams assess needs, deliver aid and move residents to safety, with an American media outlet documenting the effort.
On Friday, the White House announced that First Lady Melania Trump secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, beginning October 29.
Oleshky, a front-line city occupied by Russian forces since February 2022, has faced a deepening food crisis and urgent shortages of medical supplies, according to reports from residents.
Both nations agreed to suspend military action in Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid entry and establish a designated safe passageway for civilian evacuations, the White House said.
Melania Trump stated that Oleshky's remaining population is "comprised primarily of elderly residents who urgently need medical attention, medicine, food, and clean water."
Beyond this ceasefire, Melania Trump has been active in broader efforts to facilitate the return of Ukrainian children seized by Russia during the conflict.
The battles in the front city are to be stopped temporarily. Ukraine declares that the agreement is the result of a long process, in which the Pope was involved alongside the First Lady. The Kremlin also confirms the agreement.