Melania Trump receives Ukrainian honour for ceasefire role

independent.co.uk —

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st class, for her humanitarian efforts supporting Ukrainian children. The state honour follows her pivotal role in brokering a six-day ceasefire in the frontline town of Oleshky, allowing nearly 800 civilians to be evacuated. The agreement marked the longest local pause in fighting since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. The humanitarian mission gained praise from both Zelensky and Russian ombudsperson Yana Lantratova. Melania Trump will host representatives from both Russia and Ukraine at the White House on Thursday to further diplomatic discussions.


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