Trump meets Putin envoy, hints at 'big agreement' beyond Ukraine

President Donald Trump confirmed meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy at the White House on Thursday but declined to discuss details, while revealing he did not meet visiting Ukrainian officials. Trump teased a "big agreement" involving more than Ukraine, potentially encompassing all of Europe. The meeting occurred during an event honoring Melania Trump's brokered ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, which brought Russian and Ukrainian representatives together. Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev thanked the first lady for her "distinguished humanitarian role" in securing the six-day truce, while Ukrainian officials praised her efforts and urged continued de-escalation. The ceasefire, effective Oct. 27 to Nov. 1, allowed humanitarian aid delivery and evacuation of nearly 800 residents from the besieged city. Melania Trump has helped reunite dozens of children with families and presented personal letters from Putin and Zelenskyy to each leader's representatives.