Melania Trump brokers Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshki

The White House announced Friday that First Lady Melania Trump brokered a humanitarian ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the frontline city of Oleshki, allowing aid delivery and civilian evacuations. The limited truce affects only Oleshki, where about 2,000 residents remain from a pre-war population of 24,000. The first lady and her staff spoke directly with leaders from both nations to define terms, though the White House did not specify who participated. The announcement comes amid deteriorating US-Ukraine relations, with President Trump suspending sanctions on Russia and increasing criticism of President Zelensky. Melania previously claimed direct communication with Putin over Ukrainian children and has taken a prominent diplomatic role.