Melania Trump Secures Localized Ceasefire Between Russia, Ukraine: White House
The first lady persuaded Kyiv and Moscow to agree to a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid and evacuations.
TL;DR
- First Lady Melania Trump facilitated a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
- The ceasefire is focused on the Kremlin-controlled city of Oleshky.
- The purpose of the ceasefire is to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, welcomed the announcement.
- The Russian military confirmed a ceasefire in the Kherson region.
- The localized ceasefire is scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
- Discussions about the situation in Oleshky occurred during talks in Oslo, Norway, involving Kyiv and Washington.