US consultant coordinates humanitarian operation in Oleshky

Mark Beckman, a private consultant to US First Lady Melania Trump and producer of her documentary, is coordinating the US side of the humanitarian operation in Oleshky, Kherson region, according to former Voice of America journalist Ostap Yarysh. Yarysh stated Beckman's expertise lies in marketing, media, and cultural projects, not diplomacy or humanitarian work. He is not a US official but calls himself an exclusive senior advisor, having collaborated with Melania Trump on media and business projects, including an Amazon-sponsored film. Beckman told Fox News that Melania Trump personally negotiated with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding Oleshky. A local ceasefire is in effect until November 1, with demining underway before evacuation of residents.