Melania Trump hosts Russia-Ukraine talks at White House, Zelensky hopeful

US First Lady Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House on Thursday, calling for a "durable" ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting marks a new diplomatic effort on the 1,716th day of the conflict. Trump cited her recent supervision of a ceasefire in the occupied Ukrainian city of Olechky as a precedent, praising Presidents Putin and Zelensky for their cooperation. Ukrainian negotiator David Arakhamia said the ceasefire builds momentum for peace, with further talks planned in Abu Dhabi next week. Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed hope that Democratic gains in US midterm elections would strengthen Washington's support for Kyiv, potentially influencing Russia toward negotiations. Separately, Poland arrested six people suspected of spying for Russia, and the Kremlin denied involvement in cyberattacks on European supermarket refrigerators.