Melania Trump 'secures Russia and Ukraine ceasefire' in city, says White House
US First lady Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire (file image)(Image: Yuri Gripas/Pool via CNP/Shutterstock)
TL;DR
- US First Lady Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine.
- The ceasefire is set to take effect on October 29th.
- The agreement will allow humanitarian aid to enter and facilitate civilian evacuations.
- Oleshky, in the Kherson region, has been occupied by Russian forces since February 2022.
- The city faces a severe humanitarian crisis with scarce food and medical supplies.
- Melania Trump stated that without her intervention, aid and evacuation would have been impossible.
- Ukrainian negotiator David Arakhamia confirmed the upcoming ceasefire and humanitarian corridors.
- Russia has not yet confirmed the ceasefire.
- Melania Trump has made protecting children in conflict a signature issue.