Melania Trump brokers ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, White House says

First lady Melania Trump has brokered a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the occupied city of Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations, the White House announced Friday. The truce is set to begin Thursday. Ukraine has not confirmed the agreement, but Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow is grateful for the first lady's role in organizing the mission. The effort was discussed during a recent call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with military coordination on timing underway. The development comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Kyiv, including restrictions on satellite systems Ukraine relies on. Oleshky, captured by Russia in February 2022, faces dire conditions with no electricity, heat, or running water, and Ukraine has repeatedly appealed for a local ceasefire to organize evacuations.