Melania Trump hosts Putin envoy and Ukrainian officials to discuss Oleshky ceasefire

Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House on Thursday to mark a six-day ceasefire she brokered in the Ukrainian village of Oleshky, with Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev thanking her for her humanitarian role. Dmitriev said Putin personally gave instructions and sent thanks to Melania Trump, while Ukrainian officials including Davyd Arakhamia praised her work and urged her to continue de-escalation efforts. The ceasefire, signed Oct. 23, allowed humanitarian aid delivery and evacuations from the besieged city. Nearly 800 residents evacuated during the truce, which ran from Oct. 27 to Nov. 1. Melania Trump said she initiated talks after learning of Oleshky's dire conditions, where about 2,000 people lacked electricity, heat, and running water amid ongoing war.