Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Ukrainian city hit by food crisis, brokered by Melania Trump - Yahoo News UK
A ceasefire has been brokered in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, Ukraine, to address a severe food crisis and facilitate civilian evacuation. The agreement was reportedly negotiated by US First Lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo.
Why it matters
This represents a significant, albeit unusual, diplomatic intervention in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
FILE PHOTO: A still image taken from an undated drone video released September 24, 2026, shows destroyed vehicles sitting on a street in Oleshky, Kherson Region, Russian-controlled Ukraine. 34th Separate Marine Brigade "Borysfen"/Handout via REUTERS US first lady Melania Trump attends a ceremony during which President Donald Trump signs an executive order on women's health, spearheaded by first lady Melania Trump, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 19, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas FILE PHOTO: Drone footage shows destruction in the Russian occupied city of Oleshky 1 of 2 FILE PHOTO: A still image taken from an undated drone video released September 24, 2026, shows destroyed vehicles sitting on a street in Oleshky, Kherson Region, Russian-controlled Ukraine. 34th Separate Marine Brigade "Borysfen"/Handout via REUTERS By Steve Holland and Ryan Patrick Jones
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