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How Melania Trump helped broker Oleshky ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine. White House reveals

Melania Trump has brokered a localised Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky, with the truce set to begin on October 29 to facilitate humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations.

3 min read New Delhi Oct 23, 2026 10:31 PM IST First published on: Oct 23, 2026 at 09:19 PM IST

First lady Melania Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/ File)

US First Lady Melania Trump has brokered a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged city of Oleshky, and the localised truce begins on October 29, the White House announced on Friday.

Melania Trump brokers localised Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

The development comes after the residents of the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky reported a deepening food crisis.…