Melania Trump claims ceasefire in Oleshky, but Russia and Ukraine have not confirmed it

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First lady Melania Trump claimed Friday she secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but the agreement is localized to the occupied town of Oleshky and neither country has confirmed it. The White House statement said the ceasefire begins Oct. 29, allowing humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations for about 2,000 trapped residents in Ukraine's Kherson region. Melania Trump described her role as "Exclusive Intermediary," working with unnamed Russian and Ukrainian leadership representatives. Pope Leo XIV had previously pushed for a truce in Oleshky, and Putin asked U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to thank the first lady for her mediation. The claim follows President Donald Trump's unfulfilled promises to end the war quickly, with Russia launching a missile attack on Kyiv hours after agreeing to resume talks.


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