White House announces ceasefire in Russian-held Oleshky; Melania Trump credited with brokering deal

The White House announced a ceasefire in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, with First Lady Melania Trump credited as decisive in brokering the deal. The truce begins October 29. The temporary suspension of military actions is limited to this frontline city, aiming to allow humanitarian aid entry and civilian evacuation via a security corridor. The population is mostly elderly and urgently needs medical care, food, and water. Under the agreement, civilian teams from both Ukraine and Russia will assess residents' needs, with transport offered to either Ukrainian or Russian territory. An independent US media organization will monitor operations, and negotiations began after Melania Trump learned of the situation at the UN General Assembly.