Melania Trump 'brokers ceasefire' in Russian
Melania Trump has reportedly brokered a localized ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky to facilitate humanitarian aid. The development occurs amid ongoing tensions regarding US-Ukraine relations and the status of the Starshield satellite system.
Why it matters
This event marks a rare instance of a former First Lady engaging in direct diplomatic mediation in an active conflict zone, potentially signaling shifts in US foreign policy influence.
Melania Trump has helped secure a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky. ( Reuters: Kevin Lamarque )
Melania Trump says she helped to forge a local ceasefire in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city Oleshky.
The ceasefire was agreed to on humanitarian grounds to allow in aid.
It comes amid tensions between Washington and Kyiv over restrictions to Starshield, the Elon Musk-backed satellite system that helps protect Ukraine from Russian attacks.
Link copied Share Share article Melania Trump says she helped to broker a localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged Ukrainian city Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians, according to the White House.
The limited ceasefire is set to begin Thursday, local time, with the American first lady saying in a statement that the situation there is "on the brink of disaster".
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